Endeavouring

/ɪnˈdɛvərɪŋ/ verb

Definition

British spelling of 'endeavoring'; currently trying hard to accomplish something.

Etymology

British English present participle of 'endeavour,' using the British spelling of the base verb plus the '-ing' suffix.

Kelly Says

In British English texts and formal documents, you'll see 'endeavouring' (with a 'u') while American English uses 'endeavoring'—a small spelling difference that reflects the historical split between British and American English conventions.

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