striving Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an effortful attempt to attain a goal
   strain; pains; nisus.
   
2. verb attempt by employing effort
   endeavor; endeavour; strive.
   
   • we endeavor to make our customers happy
3. verb to exert much effort or energy
   strain; reach; strive.
   
   • straining our ears to hear

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