strive
verb (used without object)
to exert oneself vigorously; try hard.
strives
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present tense formof strive (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Being a top-notched defender is what James strives to be for the Lakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Mr. Meyer asks what is an “essential” restaurant, because this is the grand goal he strives for: “to create businesses that make a meaningful impression on people’s lives.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
When the Strait of Hormuz is closed, some of the global energy supply that passes through it is redirected to Bab al-Mandab, a roughly 20-mile-wide strait the Yemeni government strives to protect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Those who know him well - or covered his playing career for many years - will describe him as a curious person who strives to do everything to the best of his ability.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
“A town that strives to make such a good first impression must surely be a friendly place,” she thought.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
