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endeavour

CEFR: C1
An earnest, serious, and determined effort or sustained attempt to achieve a difficult enterprise or artistic skill.

Synonyms

  • enterprise
  • undertaking
  • exertion

Common Collocations

  • human endeavour
  • scientific endeavour
  • worthwhile endeavour

Example Sentence

Mastering traditional oil painting techniques during a summer residential course represents a rewarding creative endeavour.

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