strive implies great exertion against great difficulty and specifically suggests persistent effort.

STRIVE meaning: 1. to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or…. Learn more.

STRIVE definition: to exert oneself vigorously; try hard. See examples of strive used in a sentence.

If you strive to do something or strive for something, you make a great effort to do it or get it. He strives hard to keep himself very fit. [VERB to-infinitive] She strove to read the name on the …

Definition of strive verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

strive /straɪv/ v., strove /stroʊv/ or strived, striv•en /ˈstrɪvən/ or strived, striv•ing. to try hard: [~ + for + object] to strive for success. [~ + to + verb] What makes him strive to do so well?

1. To exert much effort or energy; endeavor. 2. To struggle or fight forcefully; contend: strive against injustice.

We must all strive to do better. She always strives for perfection. They strove for success. = They strove to succeed.

Dec 23, 2025 · To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest. quotations to strive against fate

To strive is to endeavor, reach, or strain for something above or beyond. We strive for self-improvement, a better world, or success in general.