trachten

Definitions of trachten
  1. verb
    to exert much effort or energy
    synonyms: strapazieren, streben
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    types:
    übernehmen
    strain to the utmost
    überanstrengen
    strain oneself more than is healthy
    type of:
    fordern
    strive and make an effort to reach a goal
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