v. 25B6; verb
I shall strive to be virtuous : TRY (HARD), attempt, endeavour, aim, venture, make an effort, exert oneself, do one's best, do all one can, do one's utmost, labour, work; informal go all out, give it one's best shot, pull out all the stops; formal essay.
scholars must strive against bias : STRUGGLE, fight, battle, combat; campaign, crusade.