endeavours|endeavoured|endeavouringɪn'devə noun +a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) +earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something verb +attempt by employing effort
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1 try, attempt, strive, make an effort, do one's best, struggle, exert oneself, undertake; aim, aspire; Colloq take a stab at, have a go or crack or whack or shot at: