applying oneself

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

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of apply oneself
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APA

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

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

Chicago

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

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