endeavor

/in-ˈde-vər/

Middle English endeveren to exert oneself, from en- + dever duty

verb

  1. to attempt (something, such as the fulfillment of an obligation) by exertion of effort

  2. to strive to achieve or reach

  3. to work with set purpose

endeavors to finish the race

attempt try endeavor essay strive mean to make an effort to accomplish an end. attempt stresses the initiation or beginning of an effort. try is often close to attempt but may stress effort or experiment made in the hope of testing or proving something.

noun

  1. serious determined effort

  2. activity directed toward a goal : enterprise