Antonyms for endeavoring

Grammar : Verb

Spell : en-dev-er

Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈdɛv ər

Definition of endeavoring

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

verb attempt to achieve something

Example sentences :

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

Synonyms for endeavoring

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