Bestreben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bestreben" is mainly used as noun meaning "endeavor", "aspiration" or "effort". It is also used as verb.

Essential properties of "Bestreben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

Gender: neutral
Singular: das Bestreben
Plural: die Bestreben

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: bestreben
Simple past: bestrebte
Participle: bestrebt

See full conjugation of bestreben

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "Bestreben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Persistent effort to achieve a goal"

"Bestreben", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "Persistent effort or attempt to achieve a goal."
Translation(s): endeavor, aspiration, effort, striving
Synonym(s): Streben, Bemühen, Anstrengung
Antonym(s): Gleichgültigkeit, Passivität
Related word(s): Ziel, Absicht, Vorhaben

📝 Some usage examples:

Sein Bestreben ist es, die Firma zu leiten.His endeavor is to lead the company.
Das Bestreben nach Wissen treibt ihn an.The pursuit of knowledge drives him.
Ihr Bestreben war es, die Umwelt zu schützen.Her endeavor was to protect the environment.

2.) "To strive for something"

"Bestreben", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To try or strive to achieve something."
Translation(s): strive, endeavor, aspire, aim
Synonym(s): streben, versuchen
Antonym(s): aufgeben, unterlassen
Related word(s): anstreben, bemühen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er bestrebt sich, die Prüfung zu bestehen.He strives to pass the exam.
Sie bestrebt sich, die beste Lösung zu finden.She strives to find the best solution.
Wir bestreben uns, die Qualität zu verbessern.We strive to improve the quality.

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