angestreben
Translation
to strive for, to aspire to, to aim for, to seek
Examples
Sie strebt eine höhere Position an.
She is striving for a higher position.
Wir streben nach einer friedlichen Lösung.
We are striving for a peaceful solution.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((anstreben)) to strive for sth. They angestreben a better future.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verfolgen, zielen auf; Antonyms: aufgeben, vermeiden
Etymology
From an- ('towards') + streben ('to strive'). Literally 'to strive towards' something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'striving' towards a goal that is 'at' ('an') a certain point.