strives

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A form of strive — To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.

Less commonScrabble 10

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of strive
noun
  1. pluralplural of strive

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