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Synonyms of endeavor

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Another word for endeavor is strive. Other synonyms of endeavor are pursuit, undertaking, activity, doings and enterprise.

Synonyms and similar words for endeavor

nounA sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or...

  • pursuitA hobby or recreational activity, done regularly.
  • undertakingThat which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an...
  • activity
  • doingsDeeds, achievements.
  • enterpriseAn undertaking, venture, or project, especially a daring and courageous one.
  • pursuance
  • ventureA risky or daring undertaking or journey.

verbMore synonyms

Meaning of endeavor

  1. noun A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.
  2. verb To exert oneself.
  3. verb To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously.

Full definition of endeavor

endeavor in other languages

Questions about synonyms of endeavor

What is another word for endeavor?
Endeavor has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as strive, pursuit, undertaking, activity, doings, enterprise, pursuance and venture.
What does endeavor mean?
Endeavor means a sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: endeavor (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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