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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
Derived Forms
- ˈٰ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ٰ· noun
- ·ٱ·ٰ verb (used without object) interstrove interstriven interstriving
- dzܳ·ٰ verb (used with object) outstrove outstriven outstriving
- ··ٰ verb (used without object) overstrove overstriven overstriving
- ·ٰ verb (used without object) restrove restriven restriving
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of strive1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of strive1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Shouldn’t she at least strive to be an equal in this tangled friendship triangle?
That’s something I need to think about, but I’m committed and striving to make it better.
Those who value Social Security and strive to protect it from its enemies might have a different view.
The other lacks all that but throws himself almost recklessly into the mix, relying on charm and quick-on-his-feet wit as he strives for something that feels just beyond him.
"I've made it to the All-Ireland's twice and I'm dying to get back, so it gives me focus and something to strive towards."
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