STRIVE


Meaning of STRIVE in English

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.