Note: Usually with an infinitive; as, to endeavor to outstrip an
antagonist.
He had . . . endeavored earnestly to do his duty. Prescott.
Syn.
— To attempt; try; strive; struggle; essay; aim; seek.
ENDEAVOR
En*deav"or, n. Etym: [Written also endeavour.]
Defn: An exertion of physical or intellectual strength toward the attainment of an object; a systematic or continuous attempt; an effort; a trial. To employ all my endeavor to obey you. Sir P. Sidney. To do one's endeavor, to do one's duty; to put forth strenuous efforts to attain an object; — a phrase derived from the Middle English phrase "to do one's dever" (duty). "Mr. Prynne proceeded to show he had done endeavor to prepare his answer." Fuller.
Syn.
— Essay; trial; effort; exertion. See Attempt.
ENDEAVORER
En*deav"or*er, n.
Defn: One who makes an effort or attempt. [Written also endeavourer.]
ENDEAVORMENT
En*deav"or*ment, n.
Defn: Act of endeavoring; endeavor. [Obs.] Spenser.
ENDECAGON
En*dec"a*gon, n. Etym: [See Hendecagon.] (Geom.)