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endeavor vs attempt

attempt vs endeavor

endeavor and attempt both are nouns.

endeavor and attempt both are verbs.

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

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