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Synonyms & Similar Words
attempted
tried
strove
struggled
exerted
endeavored
made an effort
put in effort
applied oneself
devoted oneself
gave it a shot
gave it a go
had a go
had a shot
made a bid
made an attempt
sought
pursued
chased
went after
worked towards
aimed for
aspired to
sought to
tried to
endeavoured to
exerted oneself
took a stab
took a crack
gave it a try
gave it a whirl
made a stab
made a crack
Meaning of Endeavored
to try hard to do something
Definitions
- The word "endeavored" is defined by Oxford Languages as the past tense of "endeavor", which means to try hard to do something, to make an effort or attempt to achieve something
- * It can also imply a sense of determination or perseverance in the face of challenges or difficulties
Etymology of Endeavored
The word "endeavored" has its roots in the Old French word "endevorer", which is derived from "en" (to make an effort) and "devorer" (to strive or struggle)
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of making an effort or attempt to achieve something
Example Uses
- The team endeavored to finish the project on time, but they encountered several unexpected delays
- * She endeavored to learn a new language, but found it more difficult than she expected
- * The company endeavored to reduce its carbon footprint by implementing sustainable practices