Main Entry: strive

Pronunciation: \ˈstrīv\

Function: intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s): strove \ˈstrōv\ also strived \ˈstrīvd\; striv·en \ˈstri-vən\ or strived; striv·ing \ˈstrī-viŋ\

Etymology: Middle English, to quarrel, contend, fight, endeavor, from Anglo-French estriver to quarrel, from estri, estrif strife — more at strife

Date: 13th century

1 : to devote serious effort or energy : endeavor <strive to finish a project>
2 : to struggle in opposition : contend

synonyms see attempt

— striv·er \ˈstrī-vər\ noun