Question

In both excerpts, the word endeavour means to A. probe, investigate, or examine. B. make an effort or attempt, or to try. C. judge harshly or criticize. D overlook, ignore, or neglect.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option B.

The transitive verb "endeavour" means "to make an effort or attempt to do something". The action implies an extra impulse to be fulfilled.

For example:

• He endeavours to finish the competition.
• Matheu endeavoured to become a doctor.

Answer 2

Endeavor means to B. make an attempt to do something. An example of its use is; It is my endeavor to answer this question correctly.