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Endeavoring

/ɪnˈdɛvəɹɪŋ/

To exert oneself.

📖 Definitions of "Endeavoring"

verb

1
To exert oneself.
2
To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously.
3
To attempt (something).
4
To work with purpose.

noun

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Word	Definition
endeavourverb	British standard spelling of endeavor.
striveverb	To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.
tryverb	To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.
attemptverb	To try.
effortverb	The work involved in performing an activity; exertion.
enterpriseverb	(transitive) To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture upon.
endeavouringnoun	Alternative form of endeavoring. [The act by which one endeavors or strives; an attempt.]
strivingnoun	Effort; the act of one who strives.
tryingnoun	Difficult to endure; arduous.
attemptingverb	To try.
endeavormentnoun	Act of endeavouring; effort.
endeavourmentnoun	Alternative form of endeavorment. [Act of endeavouring; effort.]
essayingverb	An attempt; a try.
conatusnoun	An effort, an endeavour, a striving.
undertakingnoun	That which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise.
enterprising	Very able and ingenious in business dealings or social advancement.
essaynoun	(publishing) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.
undertakementnoun	(obsolete) An undertaking or enterprise; something done or attempted.
adventurenoun	(uncountable) A feeling of desire for new and exciting things.
questnoun	A journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent); a mission.

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