Meaning
- Endeavor means to make a serious effort or attempt to do something.
- As a noun, it refers to an attempt, effort, or undertaking.
- It often carries a formal or serious tone.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech:
- Verb (intransitive or transitive): to endeavor to do something
- Noun (countable/uncountable): an endeavor
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Typical structure:
- Verb: endeavor to + verb (e.g., They endeavored to finish the project on time.)
- Noun: make an endeavor to + verb (e.g., His endeavor to improve education was widely admired.)
Common Phrases
- scientific endeavor
- human endeavor
- make every endeavor
- professional endeavor
- in an endeavor to (do something)
Collocations
- Verb + endeavor: undertake an endeavor, support an endeavor, launch an endeavor
- Adjective + endeavor: successful endeavor, noble endeavor, ambitious endeavor
- Endeavor + preposition: endeavor in science, endeavor at work
Examples
- She endeavored to explain the problem clearly.
- Despite many obstacles, he endeavored to achieve his dream.
- The charity is a noble endeavor to help homeless families.
- We must support scientific endeavors that benefit society.
- He made every endeavor to arrive on time, but the train was delayed.
- Artistic endeavor requires both creativity and discipline.
- The company’s latest endeavor is focused on renewable energy.
- In an endeavor to improve her English, she practices daily.
- Their joint endeavor produced remarkable results.
- Success often follows persistent endeavor.
Synonyms or Related
- Verb: attempt, strive, seek, try, aim
- Noun: effort, undertaking, pursuit, enterprise, venture