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strive

CEFR: C1
To make strenuous, determined, and enduring efforts to achieve a challenging environmental or ethical objective.

Synonyms

  • endeavour
  • aspire
  • struggle

Common Collocations

  • strive for excellence
  • strive to achieve
  • strive for equality

Example Sentence

Responsible tourism operators strive to minimize carbon emissions associated with long-haul passenger aviation.

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