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Kane159 Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
Strain / strive
Hi,
both of these verbs denote trying hard in order to achieve a goal, according to my vocabulary.
Can I use them in the following sentences, please?
I strained / strived to hand in my report to my boss on time, but I was late.
Women are striving / straining for more freedom.
Thank you in advance!
both of these verbs denote trying hard in order to achieve a goal, according to my vocabulary.
Can I use them in the following sentences, please?
I strained / strived to hand in my report to my boss on time, but I was late.
Women are striving / straining for more freedom.
Thank you in advance!
Top answer
Thank you in advance! Strain most often involves some kind of very difficult resistance, and not moving ahead very much. It also can involve a temporary injury which requires rest and recouperation.
- Thank you in advance!
- Strain most often involves some kind of very difficult resistance, and not moving ahead very much.
- It also can involve a temporary injury which requires rest and recouperation.
- He strained his eyes reading the find print.
- He strained his calf muscles in the race.
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kane159Hi,both of these verbs denote trying hard in order to achieve a goal, according to my vocabulary.Can I use them in the following sentences, please?I strained / strived to hand in my report to my boss on time, but I was late.Women are striving / straining for more freedom.Thank you in advance!Strain most often involves some kind of very difficult
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