endeavored

VERB

attempt to achieve something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspire bid for strive take pains undertake

STRONG

address aim apply assay buck determine dig essay grind hassle hump hustle intend labor offer plug purpose push risk scratch seek strain struggle sweat try venture

WEAK

do one's best drive at go for go for broke hammer away have a crack have a shot at have a swing at make a run at make an effort peg away pour it on take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget

STRONG

conceal hide idle ignore laze neglect overlook pass rest withhold

WEAK

be idle procrastinate put off

Example Sentences

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Lam endeavored to merge his life and work, to create a personal vocabulary with universal reach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

The best of them map new roads through this universe that call upon mature, thoughtful perspectives differing extensively from what Lucas endeavored to do two and half decades ago.

From Salon • May 25, 2024

It’s based on the true story of eye surgeon Dr. Ming Wang, who endeavored to restore a blind child’s vision.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

Not perfect by any means, but watchable television that endeavored to make celebrating the movies feel personal and accessible.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2024

My long Adagio was succeeded, thought I, by this new Scherzo, and I may even have endeavored to smile.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson