strive
- verb (v)
Meaning: try for, exert oneself
Synonyms:
aim
assay
attempt
bear down
bend over backward
break one’s neck
compete
contend
do one’s best
do one’s utmost
drive
endeavor
essay
fight
go after
go all out
go for broke
go for the jugular
go the limit
hassle
jockey
knock oneself out
labor
leave no stone unturned
make every effort
moil
offer
push
scramble
seek
shoot for
strain
struggle
sweat
tackle
take on
toil
try hard
tug
work
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