endeavour
Translation
effort, attempt, undertaking
Examples
It was a difficult endeavour.
It was a difficult endeavor.
Please make every endeavour to arrive on time.
Please make every endeavor to arrive on time.
Grammar Patterns
a difficult/great ((endeavor)) It was a difficult endeavor.
make every ((endeavor)) to do sth. Please make every endeavor to arrive on time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: effort, attempt, undertaking, venture
Etymology
From Old French 'en devoir', meaning 'in duty'. The idea of doing something as one's duty, hence making a serious effort.
Memory Tips
Note the American English spelling is 'endeavor', while British English uses 'endeavour'. Think of it as a formal word for 'a big try'.