We will endeavor to
Formal business communication expression
Use this in formal business writing to show serious commitment and professional effort.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- A formal way to say 'we will try.'
- Common in professional emails and official letters.
- Emphasizes serious effort over a guaranteed result.
معنی
This is a very formal way of saying 'we will try our best' to do something. It shows you are serious and professional about your effort.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Responding to a client's request
We will endeavor to provide a detailed proposal by Tuesday afternoon.
We will try our best to give you a proposal by Tuesday.
Apologizing for a service delay
We will endeavor to restore your internet connection as quickly as possible.
We will try hard to fix your internet fast.
A humorous text to a close friend
I shall endeavor to arrive at the party before all the snacks are gone.
I'll try to get to the party before the food is finished.
زمینه فرهنگی
The word 'endeavor' carries a sense of noble struggle and duty. It became a staple of Victorian-era professional correspondence and remains a hallmark of 'Corporate English' today. It is often used by large organizations to sound empathetic yet legally cautious.
The 'Safety Net' Secret
Lawyers love this phrase because it doesn't guarantee success. It only guarantees that you will *try*. It’s a great way to be polite without making a legally binding promise.
Don't Overuse It
If you use this in every sentence, you will sound like a 19th-century butler. Save it for the most important points in your email.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- A formal way to say 'we will try.'
- Common in professional emails and official letters.
- Emphasizes serious effort over a guaranteed result.
What It Means
Think of this phrase as the 'tuxedo' version of 'we will try.' It means you are going to put in a lot of hard work. You are making a serious promise to attempt something. However, it also has a tiny safety net. It focuses on the effort rather than a 100% guaranteed result. It tells the other person that you are taking their request very seriously. You aren't just 'trying'; you are 'endeavoring.'
How To Use It
Using this phrase is quite simple. You just follow it with an action verb. For example, We will endeavor to help you. It usually appears in writing more than in speaking. You will see it in emails, contracts, or official letters. It makes you sound very competent and respectful. Just remember to keep the rest of your sentence formal too. Don't say We will endeavor to fix this mess. Instead, say We will endeavor to resolve this situation.
When To Use It
This is perfect for business communication. Use it when talking to a new client. It works well when you are apologizing for a delay. It’s great for customer service when a problem is difficult. Use it in academic writing or legal documents. If you want to impress a boss, this phrase is your best friend. It shows you have a high level of English. It also shows you understand professional etiquette.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this with your friends. If you say I will endeavor to meet you for pizza, they will laugh. It sounds way too stiff and robotic for a casual Friday night. Avoid it for very simple, easy tasks. Don't say I will endeavor to open the door. That makes it sound like the door is a mountain you have to climb! Also, avoid it if you want to be 100% certain. If you are sure you can do it, just say We will do it.
Cultural Background
This phrase has deep roots in British English and formal diplomacy. 'Endeavor' comes from an Old French word meaning 'to do one's duty.' In English culture, especially in the UK and US, using big words often signals status. It creates a professional distance that is polite but firm. It’s the language of the 'old world' meeting modern corporate culture. It feels very 'Wall Street' or 'High Street' London.
Common Variations
You might also see We shall endeavor to. This is even more formal and feels quite British. Another version is Every endeavor will be made. This is the 'passive' version. It’s often used in legal disclaimers. Sometimes people say We will make every endeavor to... This adds even more emphasis to the hard work involved. It’s like saying 'we will try every single way possible.'
نکات کاربردی
This phrase is strictly formal. Using it in the wrong context (like a casual chat) can make you seem unapproachable or overly dramatic.
The 'Safety Net' Secret
Lawyers love this phrase because it doesn't guarantee success. It only guarantees that you will *try*. It’s a great way to be polite without making a legally binding promise.
Don't Overuse It
If you use this in every sentence, you will sound like a 19th-century butler. Save it for the most important points in your email.
British vs American
While used in both, Americans often use 'strive to' as a slightly less stiff alternative. 'Endeavor' remains the king of formal British business speak.
مثالها
6We will endeavor to provide a detailed proposal by Tuesday afternoon.
We will try our best to give you a proposal by Tuesday.
This sounds much more professional than 'We will try to send it.'
We will endeavor to restore your internet connection as quickly as possible.
We will try hard to fix your internet fast.
Using this phrase shows the company is working hard on the problem.
I shall endeavor to arrive at the party before all the snacks are gone.
I'll try to get to the party before the food is finished.
The extreme formality here is used for a funny, sarcastic effect.
We will endeavor to protect the local park for future generations.
We will try our best to keep the park safe for the future.
This adds a sense of importance and nobility to the goal.
The parties will endeavor to resolve any disputes through mediation.
Both sides will try to solve problems by talking first.
This is standard legal language that avoids a strict guarantee.
I'll endeavor to be there on time, but the trains are delayed.
I'll try to be on time, but the trains are late.
Slightly formal for a text, but okay for a professional relationship.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the formal sentence.
We will ___ to answer all customer inquiries within two business days.
'Endeavor' is the correct formal choice for a professional commitment.
Complete the phrase with the correct preposition.
The team will endeavor ___ complete the project ahead of schedule.
The phrase is always followed by 'to' and then the base form of the verb.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality Scale for 'Trying'
Used with friends and family.
Give it a shot
Standard everyday English.
Try to
Polite business communication.
Attempt to
High-level corporate or legal use.
Endeavor to
Where to use 'We will endeavor to'
Customer Support
Resolving a complex complaint
Legal Contracts
Defining responsibilities
Corporate Emails
Setting project deadlines
Public Speeches
Promising social change
سوالات متداول
10 سوال'Try' is for everyday life, like trying a new food. 'Endeavor' is for serious, high-effort goals in professional settings.
It can be both! In this phrase, it is a verb. As a noun, you might say, 'It was a massive endeavor,' meaning it was a huge task.
Only if you are being funny or if you are texting a client you don't know well. Otherwise, it's too formal for a quick text.
Both are correct! 'Endeavor' is the American spelling, and 'endeavour' is the British spelling. Use the one that matches your audience.
Technically, yes. It focuses on the effort you put in. It suggests the task is difficult and success isn't 100% certain.
Yes, absolutely. Use 'I' if you are speaking for yourself and 'We' if you are speaking for your company or team.
There isn't a direct formal opposite, but 'neglect to' or 'fail to' are the results if you don't follow through.
It is always followed by 'to' and the base verb. For example: endeavor to assist, not endeavor assisting.
It protects them. It shows they are acting in 'good faith' to provide a service without promising that nothing will ever go wrong.
Yes! It sounds great when describing your work ethic. For example: I always endeavor to exceed my targets.
عبارات مرتبط
Strive to
To make a great effort to achieve something (slightly more energetic than endeavor).
Make every effort to
A very common formal alternative that emphasizes the range of attempts.
Aim to
A more neutral way to state a goal or intention.
Do one's utmost
A very strong, slightly old-fashioned way to say you will do your absolute best.
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