(рд.) strive* (for, + to inf. );
try/strive* to get (smth.) , seek* (smth.)
~ встречи с кем-л. try to meet smb.
seek* out smb.
он всегда ~лся своего he always got what he wanted;
~ признания strive* for recognition;
~ решения seek* a decision, try to get a decision;
~ славы seek* fame