endeavour
British standard spelling of endeavorBritish standard spelling of endeavor.
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» His endeavours were crowned with success.
Seine Bemühungen waren von Erfolg gekrönt. — PeterR
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1 sensesBritish standard spelling of endeavor.
- a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
- earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Examples
16 sentencesHis endeavours were crowned with success.
deSeine Bemühungen waren von Erfolg gekrönt. — PeterR
If you endeavour, fate will favour you.
Although the circumstances are difficult, we will endeavour to overcome them.
deObgleich die Umstände schwierig sind, werden wir uns bemühen, sie zu überwinden. — al_ex_an_der
Jude, beginning to feel lonely, endeavoured to keep up with him.
We will endeavour to finish the job by the end of the week.
Forms
plural: endeavours| Singular | endeavour |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsSee also
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