transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈstrīv ]
intransitive verb
( strove ˈstrōv ; also strived ˈstrīvd ; striv·en ˈstri-vən ; or strived ; striv·ing ˈstrī-viŋ)
Etymology: Middle English, to quarrel, contend, fight, endeavor, from Anglo-French estriver to quarrel, from estri, estrif strife — more at strife
Date: 13th century
1. : to devote serious effort or energy : endeavor
strive to finish a project
2. : to struggle in opposition : contend
Synonyms: see attempt
• striv·er ˈstrī-vər noun