verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

compete, strive, struggle

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Example Sentences

Example:The athletes competed fiercely for the gold medal.

Definition:To strive with others for an objective, often in a contest or struggle.

From compete

Example:They strive to achieve success in their career.

Definition:To make great efforts or use all one's strength or energy toward a goal.

From strive

Example:The students struggled to pass the advanced exam.

Definition:To make difficult or strenuous efforts; to strive or endeavor.

From struggle