MeanOF

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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