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strive for the goal

[/straɪv fɔr ðə ɡoʊl/]
verb phrase
lutar pelo objetivo
1. to make great efforts to achieve a desired aim or target
The team strives for the goal of winning the championship.
O time luta pelo objetivo de ganhar o campeonato.
2. to work hard and persistently toward an objective
She strives for the goal of becoming a doctor.
Ela se esforça pelo objetivo de se tornar médica.
Synonyms
aim forwork towardpursuestrive to achieveendeavorpush for
Antonyms
abandongive upneglectignore

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lutar pelo objetivo
most common usage in Brazil
General Brazilian
se esforçar pelo objetivo
emphasizes personal effort
Portugal
esforçar-se pelo objetivo
common in Portugal with reflexive construction
Portugal
lutar pela meta
alternative using 'meta' instead of 'objetivo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach for the stars
go the extra mile
keep your eyes on the prize
leave no stone unturned
shoot for the moon
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