endeavour

A noun referring to a purposeful, industrious, or earnest undertaking that requires effort or boldness, often aimed at accomplishing a specific goal.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das ein zielgerichtetes, ernsthaftes oder anstrengendes Unterfangen bezeichnet, das Einsatz oder Mut erfordert und oft auf ein bestimmtes Ziel ausgerichtet ist.

1. Purposeful undertaking B2 formal

   A serious, determined effort or project, especially one that requires significant effort or courage.

   • The space mission was a remarkable scientific endeavour.
   • Starting a new business is a risky but rewarding endeavour.
   • The charity is a humanitarian endeavour to help refugees.

   🇩🇪Zielstrebige Unternehmung

   Synonyme: attemptcampaigndriveeffortenterpriseprojectpursuitstruggleundertakingventure

2. Earnest activity B2 formal

   A conscientious and dedicated activity aimed at achieving a specific goal.

   • Her academic endeavour earned her a scholarship.
   • The team's endeavour to finish the project on time was successful.
   • He pursued his artistic endeavour with great passion.

   🇩🇪Eifriges Bestreben

   Synonyme: attempteffortenterpriseexertionlaborpursuitstrivingundertakingventurework

   Antonyme: apathyidlenessinactioninactivityindolencelazinesslethargynegligencesloth

• endeavours plural form
• endeavours' possessive plural form
• endeavour's possessive singular form