Synonyms of endeavors

endeavors 1 of 2

noun

plural of endeavor

as in attempts

an effort to do or accomplish something

the hope that this latest endeavor will yield much information about the atmosphere of the planet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attempts
• tries
• goes
• stabs
• bids
• essays
• trials
• offers
• shots
• assays
• undertakings
• passes
• flings
• strivings
• struggles
• cracks
• whirls
• bashes
• whacks
• throes
• trial and errors

endeavors

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of endeavor

1

as in labors

to devote serious and sustained effort

the trapped climber endeavored mightily to get the boulder to budge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• labors
• struggles
• strives
• works
• tries
• toils
• slaves
• tugs
• hustles
• plows
• travails
• digs (away)
• sweats
• pegs (away)
• grubs
• humps
• strains
• plugs
• slogs
• bangs away
• drudges
• fags
• plods
• moils
• sweats blood
• applies (oneself)
• attacks
• essays
• exercises
• beavers (away)
• buckles (down)
• hammers (away)
• digs in
• pitches in
• knuckles down
• drives
• exerts
• grinds (out)
• ekes out
• scratches
• overworks
• overexerts
• trudges
• wades
• puts out
• scrabbles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lets up
• eases (up)
• breaks
• slackens
• hangs (around or out)
• slacks (off)
• shirks
• goofs (off)
• lounges
• rests
• loafs
• dallies
• bums
• goldbricks
• hacks (around)
• dillydallies
• chills
• plays
• lazes
• reposes
• idles
• unwinds
• dabbles
• relaxes
• footles
• trifles
• basks
• hangs
• doodles
• lolls
• fools around
• fribbles
• hangs about
• messes around
• goofs (around)
• vegges out
• putters (around)
• monkeys (around)
• potters (around)

2

as in tries

to make an effort to do

our club is forever endeavoring to find ways to raise more money for activities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attempts
• tries
• strives
• seeks
• essays
• assays
• hopes
• shoots at
• struggles
• troubles
• has a go at
• works
• aims
• toils
• tries one's hand (at)
• undertakes
• aspires
• fights
• strains
• takes up
• assumes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drops
• gives up
• quits

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of endeavors

Noun

Bill and Jody Orosz, philanthropists Through their family foundation, the Oroszes have contributed to many local endeavors. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

In their statements, the former presidents praised both Parton’s music and philanthropic endeavors. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

Dolly Parton ensured that her memory would live on through a number of endeavors during her lifetime, and one of them was her beloved Dollywood. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026

Their work often critiques communism in China and the Cultural Revolution, with Mao Zedong expectedly serving as a recurring subject in their artistic endeavors. — News Desk, Artforum, 25 Aug. 2026

Parton’s business endeavors also include Splash Country water park, the DreamMore Resort and Spa and eight restaurants near Dollywood, which, in total, are estimated to be worth at least $35 million. — Jessica Vacco-Bolaños, StyleCaster, 25 Aug. 2026

In 2025, she was presented with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in recognition of her philanthropic and humanitarian endeavors. — Christopher Watson, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

The credits amounted to roughly $405,300 for an array of endeavors to remediate deficiencies on the property. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

But according to Paul Ballew, NFL senior VP of data and analytics, the league still isn’t fully satisfied with Nielsen’s behind-the-scenes endeavors. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

France and Germany are pursuing a new initiative to boost industrial provisions and protect jobs, as Europe endeavors to shield its businesses from China. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 27 July 2026

Learn New Things A proponent of waking up early, Martha endeavors to make the most of every day. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026

The university office administrator who endeavors to decorate her space despite the seeming futility of coming to work at all. — Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

Planting a flag in a new location is always a momentous moment for any brand—so when a house endeavors to reposition that pennant, suddenly things feel all the more significant. — Ming Liu, Robb Report, 24 May 2026

Now, as soon as late summer, will come a digital lookalike that endeavors to extend that legacy further, interacting with fans in the US and UK in multiple languages and responding to them individually in real time while appearing to make eye contact. — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

Curate for a Wide Range of Audience Members Despite its moniker, the festival endeavors to program for a wide array of potential movie-goers. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026

Unable to fix Caroline's problems, Linda endeavors to solve one of her own. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026

Princess Kate is patron of Family Action, a national charity that endeavors to help children and families recover from trauma. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026