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attempt vs endeavour

endeavour vs attempt

attempt and endeavour both are nouns.

attempt and endeavour both are verbs.

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

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