Definitions
- Referring to a determined effort to achieve a specific goal or objective. - Talking about an attempt to accomplish something that requires hard work and dedication. - Describing a challenging task that requires persistence and perseverance.
- Referring to making a great effort to achieve a particular goal or objective. - Talking about working hard towards a desired outcome or result. - Describing a continuous effort to improve oneself or one's situation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to making an effort to achieve something.
- 2Both words imply a level of determination and dedication.
- 3Both words suggest that the task at hand is challenging or difficult.
- 4Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 5Both words are verbs that describe action.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Endeavour emphasizes the goal or objective, while strive emphasizes the effort or action taken to achieve it.
- 2Intensity: Endeavour implies a more intense and focused effort than strive.
- 3Duration: Strive suggests a continuous and ongoing effort, while endeavour may refer to a specific and time-limited effort.
- 4Connotation: Endeavour has a more formal and serious connotation than strive, which can be used in a more casual context.
- 5Usage: Endeavour is less commonly used than strive in everyday language.
Remember this!
Endeavour and strive are synonyms that both describe making an effort to achieve a goal or objective. However, endeavour implies a more intense and focused effort towards a specific goal, while strive suggests a continuous and ongoing effort towards improvement or achievement. Additionally, endeavour is less commonly used than strive in everyday language.
