strive

intransitive-verb
UK: /straɪv/
US: /straɪv/

  1. To try very hard to do or achieve something.

    1. We strive to do our best in every situation.
    2. The company must strive to improve its customer service relations.

  2. To compete or fight strongly with someone.

    1. The athletes strive for gold at the Olympics.
    2. They strive against injustice and inequality in their community.

Synonyms

try attempt endeavor struggle compete vie aim pursue
strive verb

  1. To make a great effort; to struggle or contend.

    1. I strive to be a better person every day.
    2. Activists strive tirelessly to promote environmental awareness and sustainability.

  2. To exert oneself vigorously; try hard.

    1. We all must strive for excellence in our respective fields.
    2. Educators strive to create a nurturing learning environment for their students.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "strive" in English means: To try very hard to do or achieve something., To compete or fight strongly with someone..

The phonetic transcription of "strive" is /straɪv/ in British English and /straɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "strive": try, attempt, endeavor, struggle, compete, vie, aim, pursue.

Example usage of "strive": "We strive to do our best in every situation.". More examples on the page.