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How do you spell Endeavor?

Correct spelling

endeavor

American spelling: EN-DEAV-OR (no 'u'). Think 'favor' not 'favour'.

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Why is endeavor spelled this way?

From French en devoir, to make it one's duty. EN (in) + DEVOIR (duty). An endeavor is duty made personal — effort undertaken because you feel you must.

Common misspellings of endeavor

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Example

Her lifelong endeavor to become a marine biologist finally paid off when she discovered a new species.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell endeavor?+
The correct spelling is "endeavor". American spelling: EN-DEAV-OR (no 'u'). Think 'favor' not 'favour'.
Is it endevor or endeavor?+
The correct spelling is "endeavor", not "endevor".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "endeavor", in UK English it's "endeavour", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

Other commonly misspelled words

equivalent →equivocal →eradicate →erosion →

More spelling guides

expertise →explanation →explicit →exploitation →

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