strained

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb to exert much effort or energy
  2. verb test the limits of
  3. verb use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity

Synonyms

strive, reach, strain

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