Both Uses of
endeavor
in
Declaration of Sentiments
- He has endeavored, in every way that he could, to destroy her confidence in her own powers, to lessen her self-respect, and to make her willing to lead a dependent and abject life.†
endeavored = tried or attempted
- We shall employ agents, circulate tracts, petition the State and National legislatures, and endeavor to enlist the pulpit and the press on our behalf.†
*
Definition:
to attempt; or a project or activity attempted