noun
endeavour
ihn-DEHV-uh
noun
1
British spelling of endeavor — a determined attempt to achieve something.
"The expedition was a remarkable endeavour of human willpower."
verb
1
British spelling of endeavor — to try hard to do something.
"We shall endeavour to keep you informed of any changes."
How to Use Endeavour
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSame word and meaning as "endeavor," just spelled the British way.
UK vs US
Use "endeavour" in UK English, "endeavor" in US English.
Word Forms
endeavoured past tense, endeavours plural, endeavours singular
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Etymology
The standard British spelling of endeavor.