strived

strive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [strahyv]
- /straɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [strahyv]
- /straɪv/

Definitions of strived word

verb without object strived to exert oneself vigorously; try hard: He strove to make himself understood. 1
verb without object strived to make strenuous efforts toward any goal: to strive for success. 1
verb without object strived to contend in opposition, battle, or any conflict; compete. 1
verb without object strived to struggle vigorously, as in opposition or resistance: to strive against fate. 1
verb without object strived to rival; vie. 1

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Origin of strived

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English striven < Old French estriver to quarrel, compete, strive < Germanic; compare obsolete Dutch strijven, German streben to strive

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Parts of speech for Strived

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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strived popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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