striving

[ˈstraɪvɪŋ]

striving Definition

  • 1making great efforts to achieve or obtain something
  • 2struggling in opposition, contending

Using striving: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "striving" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She is striving for excellence in her studies.

  • Example

    The company is striving to improve its customer service.

  • Example

    He is striving to overcome his fear of public speaking.

striving Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for striving

Phrases with striving

  • making great efforts to achieve the highest possible standard

    Example

    The chef is always striving for perfection in his dishes.

  • striving for success

    making great efforts to achieve a successful outcome

    Example

    The athlete is constantly striving for success in his competitions.

  • making great efforts to become self-sufficient and free from outside control

    Example

    The teenager is striving for independence from his parents.

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Summary: striving in Brief

The term 'striving' [ˈstraɪvɪŋ] refers to making great efforts to achieve or obtain something. It can be used to describe someone who is working hard to achieve a goal, such as 'She is striving for excellence in her studies.' 'Striving' can also be used to describe a struggle or opposition, such as 'The company is striving to improve its customer service.'

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