[ɛnˈdɛvə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- try hard to do or achieve something
(e.g: he is endeavouring to help the Third World)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘exert oneself’): from the phrase put oneself in devoir ‘do one's utmost’ (see devoir)

[ɛnˈdɛvə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an attempt to achieve a goal
(e.g: an endeavour to reduce serious injury)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘exert oneself’): from the phrase put oneself in devoir ‘do one's utmost’ (see devoir)