strive

[strahyv] / straɪv /

VERB

try for, exert oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim endeavor go all out seek tackle

STRONG

assay attempt compete contend drive essay fight hassle jockey labor moil offer push scramble strain struggle sweat toil tug work

WEAK

bear down bend over backward break one's neck do one's best do one's utmost go after go for broke go for the jugular go the limit knock oneself out leave no stone unturned make every effort shoot for take on try hard

Antonyms

STRONGEST

neglect

STRONG

agree discourage dissuade idle laze make peace relax repress rest surrender yield

WEAK

forget skip

Example Sentences

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"In 2026, we will strive to achieve the target of delivering 550,000 vehicles for the entire year," Xiaomi said in the statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

"Do we want owners who are not ambitious, who want to sit 13th and 14th, or do we want to strive higher? I'd go with the latter."

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

“We strive to be a great place to work at every stage of life,” said a Walmart spokesperson.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Though the organization no longer recommends a specific time limit, an hour is a good goal to strive for, said Dr. Tiffany Munzer, the lead author of the organization’s latest policy statement on technology use.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Although we all have what we need, we’re still allowed to strive for the things we want.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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