strive

About 5.05 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.

   He strove to excel.

2. verb To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest.

   to strive against fate

3. verb To vie; to compete as a rival.
4. noun Alternative form of strife.

Similar words

endeavor endeavour reach strain endeavouring effort try exert attempt pursue

Often followed by

to for with after in toward and against towards

Word family

strived striven striver strivers strives striving strivings strove