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endeavour

Verb

IPA /ɪnˈdɛvə/

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To make a serious effort to do something, especially when achieving it may be difficult or require persistence.

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endeavour/ɪnˈdɛvə/

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I will endeavour to stay in touch after we move abroad.
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endeavour — To make a serious effort to do something, especially when achieving it may be difficult or require persistence.

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To make a serious effort to do something, especially when achieving it may be difficult or require persistence.

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Word origin

From Middle English endeveren, based on dever, meaning duty, from Old French.

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Endeavour is the British spelling; endeavor is the American spelling.

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