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strive
[strahyv]
verb (used without object)
to exert oneself vigorously; try hard.
He strove to make himself understood.
to make strenuous efforts toward any goal.
to strive for success.
Synonyms:to contend in opposition, battle, or any conflict; compete.
Synonyms: ,to struggle vigorously, as in opposition or resistance.
to strive against fate.
to rival; vie.
strive
/ ٰɪ /
verb
(may take a clause as object or an infinitive) to make a great and tenacious effort
to strive to get promotion
(intr) to fight; contend
Other Word Forms
- striver noun
- interstrive verb (used without object)
- outstrive verb (used with object)
- overstrive verb (used without object)
- restrive verb (used without object)
- ˈٰ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of strive1
Word History and Origins
Origin of strive1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The city is striving to implement urban development regulations, improve infrastructure and ensure sustainable growth.
“The type of behavior alleged about Dr. Barry Brock is counter to Cedars-Sinai’s core values and the trust we strive to earn every day with our patients,” the medical center said in a statement.
In a healthy society government policy moves ahead by taking note of existing inequities and striving to address them.
Because that was our intention and that was what we were striving for.
"I will always represent Wearside in all that I strive to achieve for the rest of my career, wherever that may be," he said.
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