strive

US /straɪv/

UK /straɪv/

1.

make great efforts to achieve or obtain something

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We must strive to achieve excellence in all our endeavors.

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She always strives for perfection in her artwork.

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endeavor aim aspire seek work hard

2.

struggle or fight vigorously

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The two nations strove for dominance in the region.

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He had to strive against many obstacles to achieve his goals.

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struggle fight contend compete wrestle