Strive (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used without object), strove [strohv] /stroʊv/ or strived, striv·en [striv-uhn] /ˈstrɪv ən/ or strived, striv·ing.
  1. to exert oneself vigorously; try hard: He strove to make himself understood.
  2. to make strenuous efforts toward any goal: to strive for success.
  3. to contend in opposition, battle, or any conflict; compete.
  4. to struggle vigorously, as in opposition or resistance: to strive against fate.
  5. to rival; vie.
verb strives, striving, strove or striven (ˈstrɪvən)
  1. to make a great and tenacious effort
  2. to fight; contend
Strive (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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