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The meaning of STRIVE is to devote serious effort or energy : endeavor. How to use strive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Strive.
STRIVE definition: 1. to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or…. Learn more.
Synonyms for STRIVE: struggle, labor, work, endeavor, try, toil, tug, slave; Antonyms of STRIVE: break, slacken, ease (up), let up, shirk, relax, lounge, rest
verb (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.
to try very hard to do or achieve something: to strive for happiness / peace. [ + to do sth ] We are constantly striving to improve our service. (Definition of strive from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
