endeavour
gb/ɪndˈɛvɚ/ us/ɪndˈɛvɚ/
B2
English
~ 4400
igyekszik, törekszik, vállalkozás, kezdeményezés, törekvés
VERB
B2
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
to endeavour to [do something]
The team will endeavour to finish the project by Friday.
A csapat igyekszik péntekig befejezni a projektet.
She endeavoured to explain the complex idea in simple terms.
Igyekezett egyszerű szavakkal elmagyarázni a bonyolult gondolatot.
We must endeavour to maintain high standards of service.
They are endeavouring to reduce their carbon footprint.
I will endeavour to contact you as soon as possible.
Learner examples
I will endeavour to help you.
Igyekszem majd segíteni neked.
She endeavoured to learn French.
Igyekezett megtanulni franciául.
They endeavour to arrive on time.
We will endeavour to answer your questions.
He endeavoured to fix the computer.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'endeavour' with 'adventure' due to similar sounds, but 'endeavour' means effort, not a trip or experience.
Meaning
Try hard to achieve
Collocations
endeavour to improve
|endeavour to ensure
|endeavour to achieve
|endeavour to complete
Synonyms
strive (Often suggests long-term or ongoing effort toward a goal.)
Antonyms
neglect (Means to fail to give attention or effort to something.)
Themes
work
|goals
|personal_development
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To try very hard to do something.
To make a serious and determined effort to do or accomplish something.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
an endeavour to [do something]
The charity is a community-led endeavour to help the homeless.
A jótékonysági szervezet a hajléktalanok megsegítésére létrejött, közösségi irányítású kezdeményezés.
Space exploration is a complex and costly endeavour.
Az űrkutatás összetett és költséges vállalkozás.
Her latest novel is an ambitious literary endeavour.
The project was a joint endeavour between two universities.
They praised his lifelong endeavour to promote peace.
Learner examples
Helping the poor is a good endeavour.
A szegények segítése nemes törekvés.
This book is my new endeavour.
Ez a könyv az új nagy vállalkozásom.
The project is a big endeavour for us.
Learning English is an important endeavour for me.
The team started a new business endeavour.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'endeavour' with 'enterprise'; 'enterprise' can mean a business, while 'endeavour' focuses on the effort itself.
Meaning
An effort or attempt
Collocations
scientific endeavour
|joint endeavour
|human endeavour
|artistic endeavour
Synonyms
effort (More general and commonly used in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
idleness (Refers to a lack of effort or activity.)
Themes
work
|goals
|personal_development
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An act of trying hard to do something.
An attempt to achieve a goal, especially one requiring serious effort.
Grammar
Dictionary form
endeavour
IPA
GB/ɪndˈɛvɚ/
US/ɪndˈɛvɚ/
Syllables & stress
en - deav - our (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (deav)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: endeavour
- Plural: endeavours
Verb
- Base: endeavour
- 3rd Person Singular: endeavours
- Present Participle: endeavouring
- Past: endeavoured
Word family
Forms
endeavours
noun
endeavouring
verb
endeavoured
verb
Related words
endeavor
verb C1
Expressions
human endeavour
1/hjˈumən ɪndˈɛvɚ/
fixed phrase
All human efforts collectively
All the things people try to do and achieve.
Examples
- Science is one of the greatest achievements of human endeavour.
- Art has been a part of human endeavour since ancient times.
in every endeavour
1/ˈɪn ˈɛvɹi ɪndˈɛvɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
In all efforts or attempts
In all the things someone tries to do.
Examples
- In every endeavour, preparation is the key to success.
- He showed great integrity in every endeavour he undertook.