strive (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈstraɪv/
Definition
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Examples
He will strive for perfection in his work.
They strove to finish the project on time.
We must all strive to be better people.
How to Use strive
- strive for (prepositional phrase)
- To make great efforts to achieve or obtain a particular goal or quality. — "He always strove for the highest grade in his class."
- strive to (prepositional phrase)
- To make great efforts to do something. — "We must strive to understand each other's perspectives."
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