strive for — to try very hard to achieve something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to try very hard to achieve something
Pronunciation (IPA): /straɪv fɔːr/
Example Sentences
- My cat strives for the perfect nap spot every single day.
- Students should strive for academic excellence.
- The company strives for zero waste production.
strive for
NOUN[/straɪv fɔːr/]
to try very hard to achieve something
💡 Concept
to try very hard to achieve something
🎵 Rhyme
Strive for dreams with burning drive, keep your vision alive, and watch it thrive!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/straɪv fɔːr/
🇬🇧 UK/straɪv fɔː(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootstrive
🎵Rhyme
drivethrivealive
drive
thrive
alive
🔗Collocations
strive for excellence
strive for success
strive for improvement
strive for balance
strive for equality
strive for perfection
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat strives for the perfect nap spot every single day.”
“Students should strive for academic excellence.”
“The company strives for zero waste production.”
😄 Fun example
“He strives for world peace but can't even make peace with his alarm clock.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
aim forwork towardpursueseekendeavor
Antonyms
give upabandonneglect
Related
effortgoalambitionstruggleattempt
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