endeavor

[en-dev-er] / ɛnˈdɛv ər /

NOUN

attempt to achieve something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim effort enterprise struggle undertaking venture

STRONG

essay exertion fling go header labor lick push shot stab striving toil travail trial try try-on whack whirl work

WEAK

all best shot crash project dry run full blast full court press full steam old college try one's all one's level best

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idleness inactivity passivity

STRONG

entertainment fun pastime peace

WEAK

laziness

VERB

attempt to achieve something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspire bid for strive take pains undertake

STRONG

address aim apply assay buck determine dig essay grind hassle hump hustle intend labor offer plug purpose push risk scratch seek strain struggle sweat try venture

WEAK

do one's best drive at go for go for broke hammer away have a crack have a shot at have a swing at make a run at make an effort peg away pour it on take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget

STRONG

conceal hide idle ignore laze neglect overlook pass rest withhold

WEAK

be idle procrastinate put off

Example Sentences

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It is a pricey endeavor, and a giant IPO could help fund the efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"Once we confirmed the phenomenon, the research became an entirely different scientific endeavor."

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

The endeavor will be backed by a joint investment of up to $1 billion over five years.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

To grapple with AI is a worthy endeavor for any filmmaker.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

I plan to dedicate all of it to this endeavor.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir