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Endeavour
//ɪnˈdɛv.ə// noun, verb
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Noun
- 1 British standard spelling of endeavor.
"And these three: 1. the law over them that have sovereign power; 2. their duty; 3. their profit: are one and the same thing contained in this sentence, Salus populi suprema lex; by which must be understood, not the mere preservation of their lives, but generally their benefit and good. So that this is the general law for sovereigns: that they procure, to the uttermost of their endeavour, the good of the people."
- 2 earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something wordnet
- 3 a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) wordnet
Verb
- 1 British standard spelling of endeavor.
"And such were Prais'd who but endeavour'd well."
- 2 attempt by employing effort wordnet
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