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We strive to do our best in class.
What does Strive mean?
to try hard toward a goal.
Dictionary definition
To try very hard to reach a goal or do something well.
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Athletes strive to improve with practice.
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The speech encouraged students to strive for progress rather than perfection.
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What does strive mean?
Strive means to try hard toward a goal.
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Which word is closest in meaning to strive?
Try Hard is close in meaning to strive in this context.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Good learners ___ to improve a little each day.
Strive fits because learners try hard to improve.
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MeaningStrive means to try hard toward a goal.
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Synonyms
Words like Strive
try hardA simple phrase for strive.
work towardUse when effort is directed at a goal.
aimUse when someone is trying to reach a goal.
Antonyms
Opposite words
give upTo stop trying.
quitTo stop before finishing.
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Word family
Strive word family
Base word
strive
verb
strives
Tries hard now or often.
verb
strove
Tried hard in the past.
verb
striving
Trying hard now.
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