endeavor
gb/ɪndˈɛvɚ/ us/ɪndˈɛvɚ/
C1
انگلیسی
~ 6200
معنیها
۰ معنی
اسم
formal
C1
action
1
serious effort to do something
A serious and strong effort to reach a goal, usually when it is not easy.
الگوی کاربرد:
an endeavor to [verb]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners often use "endeavor" in casual speech where "effort" or "try" sounds more natural. Also, they may say *"an endeavor of do something"* instead of the correct pattern "an endeavor to do something."
هممعنیها
effort (More common and neutral; does not carry the same formal tone as "endeavor.")
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attempt (Stresses the act of trying; less formal and may sound less serious than "endeavor.")
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undertaking (Emphasizes the project itself rather than the effort put into it, but often overlaps in formal contexts.)
متضادها
idleness (Highlights the absence of any serious effort or activity.)
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inactivity (Focuses on not doing anything, the opposite of making a determined effort.)
ترکیبهای رایج
in an endeavor to
|make every endeavor
|a noble endeavor
|a futile endeavor
|our best endeavors
موضوعها
work
|goals
|motivation
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- Despite their best endeavor, the team failed to meet the deadline.
- Her latest book is the result of a five-year research endeavor.
- The charity's fundraising endeavor raised far more money than expected.
- This ambitious endeavor required the cooperation of several international organizations.
- He thanked the staff for their tireless endeavor on the project.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- Our safety endeavor saved many lives.
- The school started an endeavor to help poor children.
- Please support our endeavor to clean the river.
- This difficult endeavor will take two years.
- Her endeavor to learn English impressed her teacher.
فعل
formal
C1
action
2
to try very hard to do
To try very hard to do something, especially something difficult.
الگوی کاربرد:
to endeavor to [verb]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners often say *"endeavor doing"* (gerund) instead of the more natural formal pattern "endeavor to do". They may also use "endeavor" in everyday speech where "try" is more appropriate and natural.
هممعنیها
strive (Suggests long, continuous effort and struggle; slightly more common in modern use than "endeavor" as a verb.)
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try (Much more common and neutral; does not carry the same formal or serious tone as "endeavor.")
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attempt (Similar meaning but less formal and can sound less intense than "endeavor.")
متضادها
give up (Means to stop trying, which is the opposite of continuing to endeavor.)
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neglect (Means to fail to give effort or attention to something.)
ترکیبهای رایج
endeavor to ensure
|endeavor to provide
|endeavor to improve
|endeavor to achieve
|endeavor to comply
موضوعها
work
|goals
|motivation
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- We will endeavor to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
- The company is endeavoring to reduce its environmental impact.
- She endeavored to remain calm during the crisis.
- They are endeavoring to find a solution that satisfies all parties.
- He endeavored to explain the problem as clearly as possible.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- We will endeavor to help you.
- The teacher endeavored to make the lesson easy.
- She endeavored to finish the report on time.
- They endeavored to keep the children safe.
- He endeavored to learn from his mistakes.
اسم
formal
C1
entity
3
serious activity or pursuit
A serious activity or project that a person works hard on for some time, often in work, science, or art.
الگوی کاربرد:
a [field] endeavor
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with a single short effort and use it where "project" or "business" would be clearer. Also, they may say *"endeavor of science"* instead of the natural collocation "scientific endeavor."
هممعنیها
pursuit (Emphasizes a long-term activity or interest; can be slightly less formal in some contexts.)
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enterprise (Often used for business or large, complex activities; can also highlight risk-taking and initiative.)
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venture (Frequently used for business or risky projects; can sound more commercial than "endeavor.")
متضادها
pastime (Suggests a light, enjoyable activity, not a serious or demanding endeavor.)
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hobby (Usually refers to a casual personal interest, lacking the weight and seriousness of an "endeavor.")
ترکیبهای رایج
business endeavor
|scientific endeavor
|creative endeavor
|joint endeavor
|professional endeavors
موضوعها
work
|business
|arts
|education
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- Running a small bakery is her latest business endeavor.
- Scientific endeavor has transformed the way we live and communicate.
- The film documents one of humanity's greatest engineering endeavors.
- His creative endeavors include writing poetry and directing short films.
- This joint endeavor between universities and industry aims to develop new medical treatments.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- His new business endeavor is a small café.
- Art and music are important human endeavors.
- Their joint endeavor helped many sick people.
- Her scientific endeavor changed how doctors treat the disease.
- He spends his free time on creative endeavors like painting and design.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
endeavor
IPA
GB/ɪndˈɛvɚ/
US/ɪndˈɛvɚ/
هجاها و تکیه
en - deavor (۲ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (deavor)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: endeavor
- Plural: endeavors
Verb
- Base: endeavor
- 3rd Person Singular: endeavors
- Present Participle: endeavoring
- Past: endeavored
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
endeavors
noun
endeavoring
verb
endeavored
verb
Related words
endeavour
noun B2
عبارتها
creative endeavor
1/kɹiˈeɪtɪv ɪndˈɛvɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
serious artistic or inventive work
Serious work where a person makes art or creates new ideas, such as painting, music, writing, or design.
نمونهها
- Writing a novel is a challenging creative endeavor.
- The grant supports young artists in their creative endeavors.
- Any creative endeavor requires time, patience, and practice.
human endeavor
1/hjˈumən ɪndˈɛvɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
all serious human activities
All the serious work and activities that people do to reach goals, often used when talking generally about what humans do and create.
نمونهها
- Space exploration is one of the greatest achievements in human endeavor.
- Art has always been a central part of human endeavor.
- The museum celebrates human endeavor in science and technology.
in an endeavor to
1/ˈɪn ən ɪndˈɛvɚ tə/
fixed phrase
formal
in an effort to do something
Used before a verb to mean that someone is trying hard to do something.
نمونهها
- The city launched a new program in an endeavor to reduce traffic accidents.
- In an endeavor to improve customer service, the company hired more staff.
- They met every week in an endeavor to reach an agreement.
scientific endeavor
1/sˌaɪəntˈɪfɪk ɪndˈɛvɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
serious scientific activity
Serious and organized work in science to discover new facts or develop new ideas.
نمونهها
- Collaboration is essential to modern scientific endeavor.
- Funding for scientific endeavor is often limited but very important.
- The project became a landmark in scientific endeavor during the 20th century.