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Synonyms
strive (strīv)

[Middle English striven, from Old French estriver, from estrit, estrif, quarrel; see strife.]

intransitive verb: strove (strōv), striv·en (strĭv́ən) or strived, striv·ing, strives. 

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

derivatives

striv́er
noun
striv́ing·ly
adverb