Endeavour (Noun)
Meaning 1
Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The team made a concerted endeavour to complete the project ahead of schedule.
- Her endeavour to learn the new language was starting to pay off as she became more confident in her abilities.
- He wished her all the best in her endeavour to become a professional musician.
- The charity's endeavour to provide clean water to rural communities was a truly noble pursuit.
- After many failed attempts, his endeavour to climb the mountain finally succeeded on the fifth try.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Contribution
- Go
- Worst
- Nisus
- Trial
- Offer
- Share
- Whirl
- Battle
- Best
- Foray
- Crack
- Takeover Attempt
- Shot
- Essay
- Seeking
- Run
- Mug's Game
- Striving
- Struggle
- Test
- Stab
- Part
- Play
- Power Play
- Fling
- Bid
- Squeeze
- Liberation
- Squeeze Play
- Pains
- Batting
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Meaning 2
A purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness); "he had doubts about the whole enterprise".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The team's endeavour to climb the mountain was a testament to their physical and mental strength.
- Her endeavour to start her own business was met with skepticism by her family and friends.
- The endeavour to develop a cure for the disease required years of research and experimentation.
- The endeavour to build a sustainable community was a complex and ambitious project.
- The endeavour to explore the depths of the ocean was a daunting task that required specialized equipment and expertise.