verb
- past tense of endeavour; tried hard to do or achieve something
Usage: British spelling
Examples
- She endeavoured to finish her homework before dinner.
- The team endeavoured to win the championship despite their injuries.
- He endeavoured to learn French but found it quite difficult.
- The scientists endeavoured to find a cure for the disease.
- They endeavoured to reach the summit before the storm arrived.
- The company endeavoured to improve customer satisfaction ratings.