Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A serious effort or attempt to achieve something.
Endeavour
/ɪnˈdevər/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He endeavoured to make his tone kindly and patronising.
To understand, thoroughly understand her own heart, was the first endeavour.
I endeavour to give satisfaction.'
Etymology:
Derived from the Middle English endevouren, which means to make an effort to achieve something, originating from the suggestion to put oneself in duty or take something upon oneself.
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