ALL meanings of strive
strive
S s - verb without object strive to exert oneself vigorously; try hard: He strove to make himself understood. 1
- verb without object strive to make strenuous efforts toward any goal: to strive for success. 1
- verb without object strive to contend in opposition, battle, or any conflict; compete. 1
- verb without object strive to struggle vigorously, as in opposition or resistance: to strive against fate. 1
- verb without object strive to rival; vie. 1
- intransitive verb strive exert oneself 1
- abbreviation STRIVE struggle 1
- verb strive If you strive to do something or strive for something, you make a great effort to do it or get it. 0
- verb strive to make a great and tenacious effort 0
- verb strive to fight; contend 0
- intransitive verb strive to make great efforts; try very hard 0
- intransitive verb strive to be in conflict; struggle; contend; fight 0
- intransitive verb strive to compete; vie 0