Definitions
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Word origin
The verb is from Middle English endeveren (“to make an effort”); the noun is from Middle English endevour, from the verb. Endeveren is from (putten) in dever (“(to put oneself) in duty”), from in + dever (“duty”), partially translating Middle French (se mettre) en devoir (de faire) (“(to make it) one's duty (to do), to endeavour (to do)”) (from Old French devoir, deveir (“duty”)).
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Serious attempt”8 letters
02“Earnest effort”8 letters
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