Question

To Strain

Accepted Answer

To try very hard to do something using all your strength or ability.You can strain your head just as if it were a muscle. You can work very hard, trying to find a solution.Every day she strained hard to lift weights.To injure a muscle or part of your body by using it too much or making it work too hard.You’ll strain your eyes trying to read in this light.To separate a liquid from solid pieces by using a special device (called a strainer).He strained the pasta. = He strained the water from the pasta. To cause problems or trouble for (something).The disagreement strained their relationship.

Strained Strain Hard Work Pasta Strength Ability Head