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strive

verb

To exert much effort or energy

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Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
TR
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B2

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verb

  1. To exert much effort or energy

    “Straining our ears to hear”

verb

  1. Attempt by employing effort

    “We endeavor to make our customers happy”

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Straining our ears to hear
We endeavor to make our customers happy

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