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Synonyms for endeavoring
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : en-dev-er |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈdɛv ər |
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Définition of endeavoring
Origin :- c.1400; see endeavor (n.). Related: Endeavored; endeavoring.
- verb attempt to achieve something
- He was endeavoring to fix and hold those dark, furtive eyes.
- Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
- Historians are endeavoring to ascertain whether he practiced what he preached.
- Extract from : « Who Was Who: 5000 B. C. to Date » by Anonymous
- "Ah—good-morning, Mr. Pulcifer," said Galusha, endeavoring to open the gate.
- Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- And it was as though he were endeavoring to outstrip the feelings which pursued him.
- Extract from : « The Twins of Suffering Creek » by Ridgwell Cullum
- He was endeavoring to sell a small share of his claim at a large price.
- Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum
- She was struggling with recollection, and endeavoring to conjure it.
- Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum
- But Gage was endeavoring to salve his smart and conceal his own shame.
- Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French
- "Take my purse," whispered O'Kelly, endeavoring to slip it into my hand as he spoke.
- Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever
- "Maybe we 'll get a peep at the gardens," said Bodkin, endeavoring to console them.
- Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
- He was trying so hard to speak; they thought he was endeavoring to say “Ken––Ken!”
- Extract from : « The Bondwoman » by Marah Ellis Ryan
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