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Christine Christie Posted 6 years ago
Grammar
Strive
Can the verb 'to strive' be used when speaking of physcial exercise?
For instance, is it correct to say:
"Maybe you should strive so much, but you should still do some exercise, so that area of your body doesn't become stiff."
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Can the verb 'to strive' be used when speaking of physical exercise? No. Have a look at the reflexive verb 'exert'.
- Can the verb 'to strive' be used when speaking of physical exercise?
- No.
- Have a look at the reflexive verb 'exert'.
- eg "Maybe you shouldn't exert yourself so much, .
- .
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Can the verb 'to strive' be used when speaking of physical exercise? No.
Have a look at the reflexive verb 'exert'.
eg "Maybe you shouldn't exert yourself so much, . . . "
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