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1. | [ noun ] a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) | |
Synonyms: | enterprise endeavour | |
Examples: | "he had doubts about the whole enterprise" |
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Related terms: | undertaking racket business_activity forlorn_hope | |
2. | [ verb ] attempt by employing effort | |
Synonyms: | strive endeavour | |
Examples: | "we endeavor to make our customers happy" |
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Related terms: | try struggle take_pains emulate buck attempt enterprise striving | |
3. | [ noun ] earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something | |
Synonyms: | effort attempt try endeavour | |
Examples: | : "made an effort to cover all the reading material" "wished him luck in his endeavor" "she gave it a good try" |
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Related terms: | activity shot test shot contribution struggle test best striving essay batting bid takeover_attempt mug's_game crack power_play worst foray seeking research_effort braving liberation try | |
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