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striving
verb
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How to pronounce striving:

Definition of striving:

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

Synonyms for striving:

assay
attempt
bid
effort
endeavor
endeavour
essay
go
jehad
nisus
offer
pains
pass
strain
struggle
throes
trial
try
undertaking

Antonyms for striving:

be idle
comfort
entertainment
fun
happiness
health
idleness
inaction
inactivity
indolence
inertia
joy
laziness
misuse
pass
passivity
pastime
peace
play
unemployment
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