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1. Strained; Exerted oneself
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Verb
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1. Strained; Exerted oneself
1. to strain (oneself); to bear down
2. to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength
1. Just strained.; Just exerted oneself.
1. Probably strained.; Probably forced it.
1. If/when strained; If/when exerted force
1. Seemed to have strained.; Appeared to have exerted oneself.
1. They say he strained.; They say she strained.
1. Strained; Exerted oneself
1. Do it.; Please do.
1. Don't strain yourself.; Don't force it.