Apply and Strive

Apply

Apply verb - To have a relation or connection.

Strive and apply are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strive" instead a verb "Apply".

Strive

Strive verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.
Usage example: not only must we strive for peace in time of war, we must strive mightily to maintain that peace

Apply and strive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Strive".

Nearby Words: striving, striven

Common collocations

idea apply idea strive idea
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