strive — to try very hard to achieve something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to try very hard to achieve something
Pronunciation (IPA): /straɪv/
Korean meaning: 노력하다, 애쓰다, 분투하다
Korean pronunciation: 스**트라**이브
Example Sentences
- He strives so hard to impress his crush that he accidentally walked into a glass door.
- The company strives to reduce its environmental impact.
- She strives for work-life balance but ends up binge-watching Netflix until 3 AM.
strive
VERB//straɪv//
to try very hard to achieve something
She continues to strive for the summit despite the brutal storm.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'estriver' meaning to quarrel or compete. The ultimate origin is uncertain, possibly from Frankish or Germanic roots related to striving or struggle.
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📝Examples
“He strives so hard to impress his crush that he accidentally walked into a glass door.”
“The company strives to reduce its environmental impact.”
“She strives for work-life balance but ends up binge-watching Netflix until 3 AM.”
“We must strive to understand different perspectives.”
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