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Definition of strive

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Strive (v. i.) 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..

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Drive :: Drive (v. i.) To press forward; to aim, or tend, to a point; to make an effort; to strive; -- usually with at..

Explore :: Explore (v. t.) To seek for or after; to strive to attain by search; to look wisely and carefully for.

Strived :: Strive (n.) Strife; contention.

Strove :: Striven (p. p.) of Striv.

Grasp :: Grasp (v. i.) To effect a grasp; to make the motion of grasping; to clutch; to struggle; to strive.

Debate :: Debate (v. t.) To contend for in words or arguments; to strive to maintain by reasoning; to dispute; to contest; to discuss; to argue for and against.

Rustle :: Rustle (v. i.) To stir about energetically; to strive to succeed; to bustle about.

Vie :: Vie (v. i.) To strive for superiority; to contend; to use emulous effort, as in a race, contest, or competition..

Contest :: Contest (v. t.) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend; as, the troops contested every inch of ground..

Reluct :: Reluct (v. i.) To strive or struggle against anything; to make resistance; to draw back; to feel or show repugnance or reluctance.

Strowed :: Strove () imp. of Strive.

Affecter :: Affecter (n.) One who affects, assumes, pretends, or strives after..

Strive :: Strive (n.) An effort; a striving.

Fight :: Fight (v. i.) To strive or contend for victory, with armies or in single combat; to attempt to defeat, subdue, or destroy an enemy, either by blows or weapons; to contend in arms; -- followed by with or against..

Oppose :: Oppose (n.) To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize..

Seek :: Seek (v. t.) To try to acquire or gain; to strive after; to aim at; as, to seek wealth or fame; to seek one's life..

Fonde :: Fonde (v. t. & i.) To endeavor; to strive; to try.

Pickthank :: Pickthank (n.) One who strives to put another under obligation; an officious person; hence, a flatterer. Used also adjectively..

Force :: Force (v. i.) To use violence; to make violent effort; to strive; to endeavor.

Tug :: Tug (v. i.) To labor; to strive; to struggle.