strives

NOUN

struggle, battle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animosity bickering clash conflict controversy disagreement discord dispute dissension disunity fighting friction quarrel rivalry squabble warfare wrangle wrangling

STRONG

affray altercation argument blowup brawl combat competition contention contest difference dissent dissidence emulation faction fuss hassle spat static striving variance words

WEAK

factionalism squabbling tug of war

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement concurrence harmony peace

STRONG

calm conformity truce unity

WEAK

success victory

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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Those who know him well - or covered his playing career for many years - will describe him as a curious person who strives to do everything to the best of his ability.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

A promise for what this country strives to stand for.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

“Although law enforcement strives for 100% effectiveness with every tactic or tool used during confrontations, that’s not always the case,” Lt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Like other UN organisations, the ILO is currently facing significant financial pressure and is undergoing major reforms as it strives to tighten its budget.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Although not illegal, indulging in the so-called grandmaster draw—in which neither player strives to win but, rather, halves the point after a few inconsequential moves have been made—bordered on unprincipled behavior.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady