Strained and Strive

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Strained adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.

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Strive is a synonym for strained. In some cases you can use "Strive" instead a verb "Strained".

Nearby Words: strain, straining, strainer

Strive verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.

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Strained is a synonym for strive. Sometimes you can replace term "Strained" with "Strive", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: striving, striven

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