noun strife; contention.
2. strive ·noun an effort; a striving.
3. strive ·vi to vie; to compete; to be a rival.
4. strive ·vi to make efforts; to use exertions; to endeavor with earnestness; to labor hard.
5. strive ·vi to struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest;
followed by against or with before the person or thing opposed; as, strive against temptation; strive for the truth.