Definitions
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Word origin
From endeavour.
Used in a sentence
“The like has been the endeavour of critics, logicians, and even politicians […].”
“And such were Prais'd who but endeavour'd well.”
“The other species of philosophers consider man in the light of a reasonable rather than an active being, and endeavour to form his understanding more than cultivate his manners.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Serious effort”9 letters
02“Earnest attempt”9 letters
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