English Definition
v. try hard
Significado en Español
esforzarse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phấn đấu, cố gắng
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Example Sentence
We strive for excellence.
我们力求卓越。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
strive (endeavor, struggle)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “strive”: Despite numerous obstacles, she continued to strive toward her goal.
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A
rest
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B
plan
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C
struggle
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D
relax
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C — struggle.
“strive” means v. try hard
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Great athletes ______ to improve a little more each and every day.
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A
relax
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B
quit
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C
surrender
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D
strive
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D — strive.
“strive” means v. try hard
Common questions about “strive”
What does “strive” mean?
strive — v. try hard. In Chinese: 努力奋斗.
How do you pronounce “strive”?
strive is pronounced /straɪv/. It breaks into 1 syllable: strive.
How do you use “strive” in a sentence?
We strive for excellence. (我们力求卓越。)
What are synonyms for “strive”?
try, endeavor — all close in meaning to strive (v. try hard).
Is “strive” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. strive appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “strive”?
strive (endeavor, struggle)
