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Bookmark or Share- STRIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionaryto try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties: [ + to infinitive ] Mr Roe has kindled expectations that he must now strive to live up to. In her writing she strove for a balance between innovation and familiar prose forms. Synonyms. attempt. endeavour UK. try (ATTEMPT)
- STRIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.comverb (used without object) , strove [strohv]or strived, striv·en [striv, -, uh, n]or strived, striv·ing. to exert oneself vigorously; try hard: He strove to make himself understood. to make strenuous efforts toward any goal: to strive for success. Synonyms: toil. to contend in opposition, battle, or any conflict; compete. Synonyms: fight, struggle.
- strive verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes .../straɪv/ [intransitive] (formal) Verb Forms. to try very hard to achieve something. strive for something We encourage all members to strive for the highest standards. strive after/towards something They were always striving towards perfection. strive against something striving against corruption.
- Strive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.comTo strive is to endeavor, reach, or strain for something above or beyond. We strive for self-improvement, a better world, or success in general. The Old French origin of this word, estriver ("quarrel," "dispute"), had its 800th birthday not too long ago.
- Strive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster1. : to devote serious effort or energy : endeavor. strive to finish a project. 2. : to struggle in opposition : contend. striver. ˈstrī-vər. noun. Synonyms. bang away. beaver (away) dig (away) drudge. endeavor. fag. grub. hump. hustle. labor.
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