endeavour Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
   endeavor; enterprise.
   
   • he had doubts about the whole enterprise
2. noun earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
   try; effort; endeavor; attempt.
   
   • made an effort to cover all the reading material
   • wished him luck in his endeavor
   • she gave it a good try
3. verb attempt by employing effort
   endeavor; strive.
   
   • we endeavor to make our customers happy

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