strive

verbnounattested in dialogue

//ˈstɹaɪv//

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

verb

1
To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.
He strove to excel.
We strive for the truth.
Though the writer has striven to dwell on aspects that have passed, or are passing away, it will be apparent that many features of Midland practice have been adopted as standard for the L.M.S.R. and other railways.
Moreover, on several occasions, terminus stations such as Nine Elms, Bishop's Bridge, Maiden Lane and Bishopgate were built rather further away from the centre of London, only to be dispensed with as the various railway companies strove to get as near as possible to the lucrative markets of the City and the West End.
2
To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest.
to strive against fate
Now private pity strove with public hate, / Reason with rage, and eloquence with fate.
We have met this new thing that has come upon the earth and have striven against its armies, but could not drive them forth; and the new thing is beautiful but very angry, and is creeping towards the gods.
3
To vie; to compete as a rival.
[Not] that sweet grove Of Daphne, by Orontes and the inspired Castalian spring, might with this paradise Of Eden strive.

Etymology

From Middle English striven (“to strive”), from Old French estriver (“to compete, quarrel”), from Frankish *strīban (“to exert, make an effort”) from Proto-Germanic *strībaną, or from Frankish *stribēn (“to strive”) from Proto-Germanic *stribāną. As this verb is conjugated as if it were a strong verb (like drive, ride, and write), it is possible this word may instead be inherited from an unattested Old English *strīfan or *strifian, which would itself also be inherited from Proto-Germanic *strībaną.

noun

1
Variant of strifeobsoleteAlternative form of strife.

Forms

plural: strives
past tense: strove, strived
past participle: striven, strived, strove
present participle: striving
third person singular: strives

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strive · To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.

stroke · An act of hitting; a blow, a hit.stroll · A wandering on foot; an idle and leisurely walk; a ramble; a…Stroll · A surname.

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