streven

Definitions of streven
  1. noun
    an effortful attempt to attain a goal
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    type of:
    inspanning, krachtsinspanning, poging
    earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
  2. noun
    the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
    synonyms: contactlens, doel, doeleinde, doelwit, lens, oogmerk
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    types:
    handelszaak
    an immediate objective
  3. verb
    have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
    synonyms: mikken, nastreven, ogen
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    type of:
    beogen, voornemen
    have the will and intention to carry out some action
  4. verb
    attempt by employing effort
    synonyms: beproeven, mikken, nastreven, ogen
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    type of:
    beproeven, pogen, proberen, trachten, zien, zoeken
    make an effort or attempt
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