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strive in German

strive in German is streben, anstrengen, bemühen — strive means to make a great and sustained effort to achieve something.

strive in German

streben
verb
To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.
anstrengen
verb
To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.
bemühen
verb
To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.
ringen um
verb
To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.
sich einsetzen für
verb
To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.
ringen mit
verb
To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest.
sich einsetzen gegen
verb
To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest.

What does "strive" mean?

  1. verb To make a great and sustained effort to achieve something.
    "She strives to improve her writing with every draft."

strive in a sentence

  • She strives to improve her writing with every draft.
  • The company strives to reduce its carbon footprint each year.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "strive" in German?

"strive" in German is streben, anstrengen, bemühen. strive means: To make a great and sustained effort to achieve something.

How do you use "strive" in a sentence?

Example: "She strives to improve her writing with every draft." In German, "strive" is streben, anstrengen, bemühen.

Are there other ways to say "strive" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "strive": streben, anstrengen, bemühen, ringen um, sich einsetzen für, ringen mit.

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