Main Entry: ¹en·deav·or

Pronunciation: \in-ˈde-vər\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): en·deav·ored; en·deav·or·ing \-v(ə-)riŋ\

Etymology: Middle English endeveren to exert oneself, from en- + dever duty — more at devoir

Date: 15th century

transitive verb 1 archaic : to strive to achieve or reach
2 : to attempt (as the fulfillment of an obligation) by exertion of effort <endeavors to finish the race>intransitive verb : to work with set purpose

synonyms see attempt