endeavour
- Verb. (obsolete, reflexive) To exert oneself. (defdate, 15th-17th c.) .
- Verb. (intransitive) To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously. (defdate, from 16th c.) .
- Verb. (obsolete, transitive) To attempt (something). (defdate, 16th-17th c.) .
- Noun. A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal.
- Noun. Enterprise; assiduous or persistent activity.
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