German-English translations for bestrebung

• endeavor
• attempt
  We must admire the rapporteur's attempt to keep a balance, as he did write 'and other religious leaders' after mentioning imams. Man kann die Bestrebung des Berichterstatters um Gleichheit nur bewundern, die ihn dazu veranlaßt hat, neben den Imamen auch die anderen religiösen Führer zu erwähnen.
  I attempted to sing, but my throat was too hoarse.
  to attempt an escape from prison
• bid
  He bade me come in.
  She was bidden to the wedding.
  Have you ever bid in an auction?

Related words

• bestreben
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