Question

Can't is the father of feeble endeavor, The parent of terror and half-hearted work; It weakens the efforts of artisans clever, And makes of the toiler an indolent shirk. What is the meaning of "endeavor" as it is used in the first line above?

Answer 1

Answer: Endeavor means to an attempt or trial to achieve a particular goal.

Step-by-step explanation:

"Endeavor" as it is used in the first line above simply means an attempt or trial to achieve a particular goal. Endeavor means for an individual to make a an effort.

We must endeavor to achieve a particular goal of we are to succeed. Can't is the father of feeble endeavor simply means can't is the father of a weak attempt to do a particular thing. Can't deprives someone from doing something.