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TRIES vs ENDEAVOURS

Both 'tries' and 'endeavours' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Tries' is more commonly used in everyday language, while 'endeavours' is more formal and less frequently used in casual conversations.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 956 views

TRIES

The word 'tries' is correct and commonly used in everyday language.

The word 'tries' is used to indicate attempts or efforts made to accomplish something.

Examples:

She tries her best to finish her homework on time.
He tries to learn a new language every year.

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THIS PUPPET REGIME TRIES TO LURE AWAY OFFICIALS
AND YOU WALK IN, HE WAKES UP AND TRIES TO KILL YOU.
AND IF ANY OF YOU SO MUCH AS TRIES ANYTHING WE'LL ALL GO UP TOGETHER.
And then one of the jumpy guys tries to catch it.
Saturation rendering intent tries to preserve saturated colors.
Tell me the name of anyone who tries to access files.
WHAT WE DO IS A WHOLE NEW CONCEPT THAT TRIES TO BRING PEACE TO YOUR LOVED ONES BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR DEMISE.
YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND - DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW THE LAPD FEELS ABOUT SOMEONE WHO TRIES TO KILL ONE OF THEIR OWN?
BUT HE IS HURTING INSIDE. AND THE MORE HE'S HURTING, THE MORE HE TRIES TO HIDE IT.
AND IT'S ALL YOU CAN THINK ABOUT AND IT GOES THROUGH YOUR BODY, AND IT TRIES TO ESCAPE AND, AND
Tries to stick something else somewhere else.
Every team tries to showcase their strongest players.
Tries to highlight sub-optimal Cogl usage.
If Simon tries to go public, he only puts himself in more danger.
But we can work to undermine every single thing he tries to do.
She tries to leave, take her down.
If nathan tries anything with mara, I'll shoot him...
So, big brother tries to cut a Kringle.
Nobody tries to stab Ezekiel Jones in the back.
If anyone else even tries, security is automatically informed.

Alternatives:

attempts
efforts
strives
struggles
works on

ENDEAVOURS

The word 'endeavours' is correct but less commonly used in casual conversations.

'Endeavours' is a more formal synonym for 'tries' and is used to convey a sense of effort or attempt.

Examples:

She endeavours to excel in her studies.
He endeavours to be a good role model for his children.

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Your rapporteur considers that these endeavours will soon be crowned with success because the similarities outweigh the differences.
I've a reward for all your charitable endeavours.
The Commission always endeavours to answer Parliament's questions to the best of its abilities.
Increased interoperability is a key factor in our endeavours in this area.
With your endeavours, change the world...
The Committee believes that the REACH Regulation would facilitate such endeavours.
The EU will continue to cooperate constructively with Iraq in its endeavours in this area.
Sadly, perfection often eludes us in human endeavours, whether by politicians or anyone else.
Such cooperation between the Council and Parliament is a foundation for our future endeavours.
We are making a meaningful contribution to all these endeavours.
Today, we see similar intentions behind the legislative endeavours in Kenya.
These endeavours will continue throughout the French Presidency.
The European Union must support Kosovo in its endeavours to become a European democratic state.
They need us to help them in their endeavours.
I wish the Commission every possible success in these endeavours.
The international media pay little tribute to our endeavours in that direction.
Unfortunately, such endeavours have always been undermined by national governments.
Unfortunately these endeavours are carried out in a diverse way.
I hope you will continue to support us in our endeavours.
This is a welcome report which underscores our endeavours to reduce pollution.

Alternatives:

strives
struggles
works on
makes an effort
attempts

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