StrivingWordNet Explorer

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noun

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

Words in this synset: nisus, pains, strain

noun

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

noun

a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal

verb

to exert much effort or energy

Words in this synset: strive, reach, strain

verb

strive and make an effort to reach a goal

verb

strain to the utmost

verb

strain oneself more than is healthy

verb

take the trouble to do something; concern oneself