ENDEAVOUR


Meaning of ENDEAVOUR in English

[ ɪn'dɛvə , ɛn- ]

( US endeavor )

■ verb try hard to do or achieve.

■ noun

1》 an act of ~ing; an enterprise.

2》 earnest and industrious effort.

Origin

ME: from the phr. put oneself in devoir 'do one's utmost' (see devoir ).

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