Antonyms for endeavored

Grammar : Verb

Spell : en-dev-er

Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈdɛv ər

Definition of endeavored

Origin : c.1400; see endeavor (n.). Related: Endeavored; endeavoring.

verb attempt to achieve something

Example sentences :

My field of labor was my own heart, which I endeavored to render pure in the sight of God.
Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson

He then endeavored to effect an escape, by flight, 277 and the Indians followed after him.
Extract from : « Chronicles of Border Warfare » by Alexander Scott Withers

Henriette endeavored to comfort them, but it was in a voice that quavered strangely.
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

He endeavored to move away, but made some noise and the man heard him.
Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter

I endeavored to ascertain who was in the room and what was going on there.
Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola

Every man took his place, and endeavored to single out his victim.
Extract from : « King Philip » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

Ranging alongside, he endeavored to reopen the conversation, but to no purpose.
Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln

At first Captain Dan endeavored to pay strict attention to the address.
Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln

When the laugh and smile had run their course, he endeavored to come to the point.
Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln

There being no dispute on this point, he endeavored to think of something else to say.
Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

Synonyms for endeavored

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