endeavor

[/ɛnˈdɛvər/]

noun/verbpl: endeavors

empenho, esforço, tentativa

1. (noun) A serious or determined effort to achieve something; an attempt or undertaking

Her endeavor to become a doctor required years of study.

Seu empenho em se tornar médica exigiu anos de estudo.

2. (verb) To try hard or make a serious effort to accomplish or attain something

We will endeavor to complete the project on time.

Nos esforçaremos para concluir o projeto no prazo.

3. (noun) An enterprise or undertaking, especially one that is difficult or requires effort

Scientific endeavor has led to many discoveries.

O esforço científico levou a muitas descobertas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

empenho, esforço

Most common usage; 'empenho' emphasizes dedication, 'esforço' emphasizes effort

Rio de Janeiro

empenho

Preferred form in formal contexts

São Paulo

esforço, tentativa

Both terms used equally; 'tentativa' emphasizes the attempt aspect

Portugal

empenho, esforço, tentativa

Standard Portuguese uses all three terms; 'empenho' is more formal

endeavor to do something - esforçar-se para fazer algo

best endeavor(s) - melhor esforço possível

joint endeavor - empreendimento conjunto

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