applied oneself

A form of apply oneself — Synonym of strive: to work hard, to complete an activity with good effort and focus.

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of apply oneself
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APA

applied oneself. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/applied%20oneself

MLA

“applied oneself.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/applied%20oneself. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “applied oneself,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/applied%20oneself.

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