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