v. t.
It is our duty to endeavor the recovery of these beneficial subjects. Ld. Chatham. [ 1913 Webster ]
To endeavor one's self,
v. i. To exert one's self; to work for a certain end. [ 1913 Webster ]
And such were praised who but endeavored well. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
Usually with an infinitive; as, to endeavor to outstrip an antagonist. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Written also endeavour. ] An exertion of physical or intellectual strength toward the attainment of an object; a systematic or continuous attempt; an effort; a trial. [ 1913 Webster ]
To employ all my endeavor to obey you. Sir P. Sidney. [ 1913 Webster ]
To do one's endeavor,
n. One who makes an effort or attempt.
n. Act of endeavoring; endeavor. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]