endeavors

[en-dev-erz] / ɛnˈdɛv ərz /

Part of Speech:

All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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attempt to achieve something n.
attempt to achieve something v.

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

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endeavors

During a screening of his 1985 documentary, “The Making of Sun City,” at Springsteen’s Center for American Music in Long Branch, N.J., sources shared that the star was heard discussing his upcoming endeavors.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

On the second level, a chef’s kitchen with high-end stainless appliances, a center island, and sweeping ocean views is poised to inspire impressive culinary endeavors.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

This series endeavors to settle that mystery once and for all.

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026

Through the late 70s to early aughts, Curry balanced stage commitments with screen projects and musical endeavors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

But given how heavily armed the crew was, these endeavors were bound to fail.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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