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Meaning of endeavoring to
The primary meaning of "endeavoring to" is to make an effort or attempt to do something.
Etymology of endeavoring to
The word "endeavor" comes from the Old French word "endevoir," which is a combination of "en" (to, towards) and "devoir" (to owe, to be obliged), and is related to the Latin word "devovere," meaning to vow or promise
Historically, the word "endeavor" has been used since the 15th century to mean a serious effort or attempt to do something
Synonyms
striving
trying
attempting
seeking
aiming
pursuing
endeavoring
struggling
exerting
endeavor
striving to
trying to
attempting to
seeking to
aiming to
pursuing to
working to
laboring to
striving for
trying for
attempting for
seeking for
aiming for
pursuing for
making an effort
putting in effort
doing one's best
giving it a shot
having a go
making an attempt
taking a stab
giving it a try
putting forth effort
Definitions
- To make an effort or attempt to do something
- To strive or try to achieve or accomplish something
- To exert oneself or make a serious attempt to do something
Usage Examples
- The team is endeavoring to win the championship this year
- She is endeavoring to learn a new language
- The company is endeavoring to reduce its carbon footprint
Antonyms
failing
neglecting
ignoring
abandoning
quitting
giving up
ceasing
stopping
refraining
abstaining
avoiding
shirking
evading
dodging
neglecting to
ignoring to
abandoning to
quitting to
giving up to
ceasing to
stopping to
refraining from
abstaining from