Britain standard spelling of endeavor.

A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.

(obsolete) To exert oneself. / (intransitive) To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously. / (obsolete, transitive) To attempt (something). / To work with purpose.

Native to a particular area or culture; originating where it occurs. / (especially of plants and animals) Peculiar to a particular area or region; not found in other places.

An individual or species that is endemic to a region. / A disease affecting a number of people simultaneously, so as to show a distinct connection with certain localities.

(transitive) To give property to (someone) as a gift; specifically, to provide (a person or institution) with support in the form of a permanent fund of money or other benefits.

(intransitive) To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist. / (transitive) To tolerate or put up with something unpleasant. / (intransitive) To last.

A leafy salad vegetable, Cichorium endivia, which is often confused with common chicory (Cichorium intybus).

(obsolete) To make (something) more precious or valuable. / (obsolete) To make (something) more expensive; to increase the cost of. / (obsolete) To stress (something) as important; to exaggerate.

The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection. / The state or characteristic of being endeared. / An expression of affection.