to row

verb/ʁɨˈmaɾ/medium

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Definitions

1To propel a boat using oars; to move through water by using oars.

Let's row to the other side of the river.

They rowed for hours without stopping.

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Common collocations

row against the tiderow a boatrow vigorously

Idiomatic expressions

2(Figurative) To make great efforts to achieve something; to work hard.

We have to strive a lot to finish this project on time.

He strove all his life to give his children an education.

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strive for successstrive against odds

Do latim 'remigare', de 'remus' (remo) + 'agere' (fazer, agir).