Synonyms of strove

strove

verb

variants also strived

past tense of strive

1

as in struggled

to devote serious and sustained effort

not only must we strive for peace in time of war, we must strive mightily to maintain that peace

Synonyms & Similar Words

• struggled
• labored
• endeavored
• worked
• tried
• toiled
• tugged
• hustled
• dug (away)
• plowed
• sweat
• slaved
• grubbed
• plodded
• pegged (away)
• travailed
• humped
• strained
• slogged
• fagged
• plugged
• drudged
• banged away
• sweat blood
• essayed
• applied (oneself)
• moiled
• exerted
• buckled (down)
• attacked
• beavered (away)
• pitched in
• exercised
• drove
• hammered (away)
• dug in
• scratched
• eked out
• waded
• scrabbled
• knuckled down
• ground (out)
• trudged
• overworked
• put out
• overexerted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• broke
• slackened
• eased (up)
• let up
• shirked
• lounged
• hung (around or out)
• rested
• loafed
• chilled
• dallied
• relaxed
• lazed
• idled
• hacked (around)
• basked
• bummed
• slacked (off)
• goofed (off)
• hung
• lolled
• reposed
• played
• unwound
• trifled
• dabbled
• vegged out
• fooled around
• messed around
• dillydallied
• goldbricked
• doodled
• hung about
• goofed (around)
• footled
• puttered (around)
• monkeyed (around)
• pottered (around)
• fribbled

2

as in tried

to make an effort to do

let us strive to make the most of this opportunity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tried
• attempted
• sought
• endeavored
• essayed
• shot at
• assayed
• hoped
• struggled
• toiled
• worked
• aimed
• fought
• aspired
• had a go at
• tried one's hand (at)
• undertook
• troubled
• assumed
• strained
• took up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• quit
• gave up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of strove

Emily Barker Barker, 38, had so much spirit, and the people around her always strived to be a better person by her presence, said Sarah Brubeck Schnurbusch, a friend and former roommate. — Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Still, Wyper strived mightily to give the impression that Stonepeak is a reasonable outfit. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

The artist strived to put René-Charles ahead of her career, taking on a Las Vegas residency to offer him a more stable upbringing. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 June 2026

The historic example that millions of you gave the world about what this imperfect democracy has strived for and achieved, and an urgent call to go out there and do it again. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 18 June 2026

The line stretched the length of the left field concourse at Clover Stadium on Saturday afternoon as fans strived to relive the magic of a past moment — and hoped for the possibility of more to come. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 2 June 2026

Finally, Duckett has strived to help educate people about the importance of taking steps today to secure a peaceful retirement. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 May 2026

Israel prepared for 'boos' Eurovision has long strived to prioritize artistry over political antagonism. — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 16 May 2026

The rest of the year, Mitchell strived to be part of the crowd. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026