strive to do — to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something
Pronunciation (IPA): /straɪv tə duː/
Korean meaning: ~하려고 노력하다, 애쓰다
Korean pronunciation: 스트**라**이브 투 두
Example Sentences
- We should strive to understand different cultures.
- My cat strives to knock every item off my desk while maintaining perfect eye contact.
- Companies strive to reduce their environmental impact.
strive to do
NOUN//straɪv tə duː//
to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something
to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something
When you strive and drive, your dreams will thrive!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
strive는 고대 프랑스어 'estriver'에서 온 말로, 원래 '투쟁하다, 경쟁하다'는 의미였습니다. 마치 기사들이 토너먼트에서 치열하게 경쟁하던 모습에서 나온 단어죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“We should strive to understand different cultures.”
“My cat strives to knock every item off my desk while maintaining perfect eye contact.”
“Companies strive to reduce their environmental impact.”
“I strive to wake up early every morning, but my bed strives harder to keep me.”
“Athletes strive to break world records.”
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