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| aim |
to strive toward a particular goal (often followed by an infinitive or "at"). [1/8 definitions] |
| climb |
to strive to become more important, wealthier, or more successful, or to become so. [1/7 definitions] |
| contend |
to strive against difficulties or opposition (usu. fol. by "with"). [3/4 definitions] |
| dispute |
to argue or strive over; contest. [1/7 definitions] |
| endeavor |
to make an earnest effort; strive. [1/2 definitions] |
| pacesetter |
one that sets a pace for others to equal or strive for; pacemaker. |
| play footsie with |
to engage in or strive for a close, mutually beneficial, surreptitious relationship or cooperation. [1/2 definitions] |
| pursue |
to strive to accomplish or obtain. [1/7 definitions] |
| resist |
to actively oppose or strive against. [1/4 definitions] |
| strain1 |
to expend the maximum amount of effort; strive. [1/16 definitions] |
| strove |
past tense of strive. |
| toil1 |
to work or strive long and laboriously. [1/3 definitions] |
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