intransitive verb (strove; also ~d; ~n or ~d; striving) see: strife Date: 13th century to devote serious effort or energy ; endeavor , to struggle in opposition ; contend , see: attempt ~r noun
STRIVE
Meaning of STRIVE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012