Synonyms for endeavored


Grammar : Verb
Spell : en-dev-er
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈdɛv ər

Top 10 synonyms for endeavored Other synonyms for the word endeavored

Définition 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

Antonyms for endeavored

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