Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun See
endeavor .
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- noun A sincere
attempt ; adetermined orassiduous effort towards a specific goal. - noun Enterprise;
assiduous orpersistent activity.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb attempt by employing effort
- noun a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
- noun earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Etymologies
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Examples
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With all due respect, Mr. Clark's experience in this endeavour is a mixed one to say the least.
Building a New Conservative Home for Canadians: the P.C. Party at the Crossroads 1998
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Unable to rest or sleep, she quitted her asylum early, that she might again endeavour to find my brother.
Chapter 7 2010
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It was dawn, and she quitted her asylum, that she might again endeavour to find my brother.
Chapter 8 2010
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Continued public investment in scientific endeavour is essential for the success of UK business and industry – and, more broadly, for a productive economy, a healthy society and a sustainable world.
Science funding cuts: We won't fill the gaps, say firms and charities Alok Jha 2010
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It might for a little while, but the beauty of science unique in human endeavour is that it has this awesome self correcting system.
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The ego, so dominant in all Western endeavour, is seen as an obstacle to the ancient mystics, something that has to be steadily eroded.
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Our endeavour is to make children aware of these evils such as drug addiction, alcoholism and other dangerous things.
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Common endeavour is also very much in evidence in areas of nonproliferation and disarmament.
Canada-U.S. Relations: Our Common Cause Agenda in a Perilous World 2007
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His latest endeavour is the Pay It Forward bike tour in 2007 where his goal is to raise $1 million for disadvantaged youth.
Top 20 Under 20 2007
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Moreover thou, O King, art our shepherd and ruler and he who wardeth off from us our foes, and to whom are committed our protection and our guardian, constant in endeavour for our safety.
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