endeavor

Meanings

• Noun

  An attempt or effort to accomplish something.

  - "He made a great endeavor to finish the project on time."
  - "The expedition was a perilous endeavor."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2650901"

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Synonyms

strive

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with endeavor
remember , together , sweater , leather

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Variants

List of all variants of endeavor that leads to same result
endeavor , endeavored , endeavoring , endeavors , endeavour , endeavoured , endeavouring , endeavours

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Forms

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endeavors, endeavored, endeavouring

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Etymology

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From Old French 'entreprendre' meaning 'to take in hand, undertake'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'endeavor' was first used in English in the late 15th century?

2. The longest single-handed sailing voyage in history, the Golden Globe Race, is a true test of human endeavor.

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Related Concepts

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1. enterprise: An undertaking, especially a business venture.

2. effort: A hard or determined attempt to accomplish something.

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Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. At some time in their careers, most good historians itch to write a history of the world, "endeavor" to discover what makes humanity the most destructive and creative of species.

   - Paul Johnson,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},7 Apr. 1985

2. As urbanization advanced, it swept away the distinctive physical and social characteristics of the culture of the past, substituting undifferentiated built environments and standardized patterns of dress and behavior. Hand-camera users "endeavored" to reaffirm individuality and arrest time in the face of the encroaching depersonalization of existence.

   - Naomi Rosenblum,{it}A World History of Photography{/it},1989

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Culture

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In literature, 'endeavor' often refers to a heroic quest or a difficult challenge. In art, it can symbolize determination and perseverance.

How to Memorize "endeavor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making a serious attempt to achieve a goal.
   - Visualize the word as an effort or attempt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of trying hard.
   - Link it to the concept of determination and perseverance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Endeavor: Make an effort, don't be a slacker!'

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