strive
noun
1. (obsolete) An effort; a striving.
2. (obsolete) strife; contention
verb
1. attempt by employing effort
Similar word(s): endeavor, endeavour
Definition categories: social, assay, attempt, essay, seek, try
2. to exert much effort or energy
Similar word(s): reach, strain
Definition categories: competition, drive, labor, labour, push, tug
Sentences with strive as a verb:
- to strive against fate
- to strive for the truth