intransitive verb. 1 : to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction. 2a : to weave or sway unsteadily to and fro : reel, totter. b : quiver, flicker wavering flames.

ripples on the surface of water. a Mexican wave in a sports stadium. electromagnetic waves – eg light waves, microwaves, radio waves. seismic S-waves.

Ephesians 4:14, ESV: “so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes.” Ephesians 4:14, NLT: “Then we will no longer be immature like children.

Some common synonyms of hesitate are falter, vacillate, and waver. While all these words mean “to show irresolution or uncertainty,” hesitate implies a pause before deciding or acting or choosing.

A waiver is a legally binding provision where either party in a contract agrees to voluntarily forfeit a claim without the other party being liable. Waivers can either be in written form or some form of action.

1 : to attempt (something, such as the fulfillment of an obligation) by exertion of effort endeavors to finish the race. 2 archaic : to strive to achieve or reach. intransitive verb. : to work with set purpose.

to exert oneself to do or effect something; make an effort; strive: We must constantly endeavor if we are to succeed.

Some common synonyms of endeavor are attempt, essay, strive, and try. While all these words mean “to make an effort to accomplish an end,” endeavor heightens the implications of exertion and difficulty.

adj sufficiently important, rewarding, or valuable to justify time or effort spent.

: worth doing or getting : good enough, important enough, etc., to be worth spending time, effort, or money on. See the full definition for worthwhile in the English Language Learners Dictionary.

Even though their meanings are almost identical, here are the slight differences you should remember in order to use these words correctly: “endeavor” is the US spelling, only used as a verb, whereas “endeavour” is the UK spelling that can be used both as a verb and as a noun.

An endeavour is an attempt to do something, especially something new or original. [formal]

What is the opposite of endeavor?