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strive
to make great efforts to achieve
In more detail
1. (verb) to try very hard to achieve something; to make a great effort
2. (verb) to struggle against something; to fight or compete
Examples
- 1. She strives to be the best student in her class.
- 2. The team strove against their opponents throughout the match.
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