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strive
[strahyv]
,–verb (used without object), strove or strived, striv⋅en [striv-uh
n]
or strived, striv⋅ing.
n]
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. |
Origin:
1175–1225; ME striven < OF estriver to quarrel, compete, strive < Gmc; cf. obs. D strijven, G streben to strive
1175–1225; ME striven < OF estriver to quarrel, compete, strive < Gmc; cf. obs. D strijven, G streben to strive

Related forms:
striver, noun
striv⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
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