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attempt vs endeavor

endeavor vs attempt

attempt and endeavor both are nouns.

attempt and endeavor both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
attempt Yes No Yes No
endeavor Yes No Yes No
As nouns, attempt and endeavor are synonyms defined as:
  • attempt and endeavor: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Other synonyms of attempt include effort, endeavour, try.
As verbs, endeavor is a hyponym of attempt; that is, endeavor is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attempt:
  • attempt: make an effort or attempt
  • endeavor: attempt by employing effort
attempt (noun) endeavor (noun)
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
the act of attacking a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
attempt (verb) endeavor (verb)
enter upon an activity or enterprise attempt by employing effort
make an effort or attempt
Difference between attempt and endeavor

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