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endeavor

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  1. attempt               
 
1. en.deav.or \in-'dev-*r\ \-(*-)rin\ vb or en.deav.or.ing [ME endeveren to 
   exert oneself, fr. en- + dever duty - more] at DEVOUR archaic  1: to strive 
   to achieve or reach  2: TRY  : to work with set purpose 
2. endeavor n : a serious determined effort