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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: toilto contend in opposition, battle, or any conflict; compete.
to struggle vigorously, as in opposition or resistance.
to strive against fate.
to rival; vie.
strive
/ straɪv /
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)
Word History and Origins
Origin of strive1
Word History and Origins
Origin of strive1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Universities must strive to ensure their graduates fall into the former group.
“A town that strives to make such a good first impression must surely be a friendly place,” she thought.
Some will suggest mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, while others will strive to recall episodes of medical television dramas that may or may not be relevant to your case.
In the decades that followed, Colored people strove to educate themselves— organizing, creating self-help groups, running for office, fighting to change laws, founding schools, and so on.
Herzog said he wanted to tackle the Breuer in part because he believes architects should look to revamp existing historic buildings and enliven what already exists instead of striving to only create from scratch.
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