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striving
verb
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Divide striving into syllables:

striv · ing

How to pronounce striving:

Definition of striving:

striving (verb):
to make a great effort
to devote serious effort or energy endeavor

Synonyms for striving:

passstrugglestrainattemptgooffereffortessayendeavortry
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Antonyms for striving:

joypeaceidlenessinertiapassunemploymentlazinesshealthentertainmenthappiness
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