strived

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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strived

"Pakistan has always strived for maintaining peace and stability in the region, but at the same time the safety and security of our citizens remains our top priority," he wrote on X.

From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026

Gellar also praised their fans for allowing them to enjoy a very private life at home with their children, noting that they have always strived to keep their more intimate family life behind closed doors.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026

"It is time for me to join the party which best represents the views of myself and the people of St Helens in order to act on the improvements I have long strived for."

From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026

“I have always strived to adhere to company policies and provide the very best service to my clients,” he said in a statement earlier this month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 25, 2025

She strived to maintain a link with outside reform work to avoid being “wholly absorbed in a narrow family selfishness.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling