striving

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an effortful attempt to attain a goal
  2. verb attempt by employing effort
  3. verb to exert much effort or energy

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Synonyms

nisus, pains, strain

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