strives, makes an effort, exerts oneself
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'esforçar' - to make an effort, to strive, to exert oneself
She strives to do her best.
Ela se esforça para fazer o melhor.
2. To try hard, to put forth effort
He strives to improve his skills.
Ele se esforça para melhorar suas habilidades.
Related Idioms & Phrases
esforça-se ao máximo - gives one's all, strives to the maximum
esforça-se em vão - strives in vain
sem esforço - effortlessly
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