strive

Meanings

• verb

  Make great or desperate efforts to achieve something; exert oneself to the utmost.

  - "He strived to become the best student in his class."
  - "Despite her illness, she continued to strive for her goals."
  - "The athlete strived to break the world record."

• verb

  Compete or struggle against someone or something.

  - "The two companies are constantly striving to outdo each other."
  - "The candidates were striving for the same position."
  - "The students were striving to answer the teacher's question."

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Synonyms

altercation , contention , discord , wrangle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with strive
hive , five , jive , rive , rive

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. strive (Scottish) : a place where two rivers meet
   

2. stryve () : to struggle
   

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Variants

List of all variants of strive that leads to same result
strive , strived , striven , striver , strivers , strives , striving , strivings , strove

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Forms

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strove, striving, strives, strived

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Etymology

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Old English strygan; related to streogan to rub, press; see strew.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'strive' is derived from the Old English word 'strygan,' which means 'to rub' or 'to press.'

2. The word 'strive' has been used in English since the 15th century.

3. The word 'strive' is related to the word 'strew,' which means 'to scatter.'

4. In Scottish English, 'strive' can mean 'a place where two rivers meet.'

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Related Concepts

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1. perseverance: The ability to continue in the face of adversity or difficulty.

2. determination: The quality of being firm or resolute in a course of action.

3. ambition: A strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

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Culture

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Strive is a common English word used in various forms of literature, art, and music. It has been used to express the human desire to achieve, compete, and overcome challenges. For example, in literature, the word strive is used in titles such as 'The Strive for Excellence' and 'The Striver.' In art, it is depicted in paintings and sculptures that represent determination, perseverance, and struggle. In music, it is used in song titles and lyrics to convey a sense of striving for something greater.

How to Memorize "strive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'strive' written out in different scripts, such as cursive or calligraphy.
   - Imagine the word being spoken aloud and the movement of the mouth and tongue.
   - Visualize the meaning of the word, such as a person struggling to reach a goal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'strive' with other words that have similar meanings, such as 'compete,' 'struggle,' and 'achieve.',
   - Associate the word with images of people working hard to accomplish their goals.
   - Associate the word with the feeling of determination and perseverance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'strive' with a memorable phrase or acronym, such as 'Struggle To Reach Inner Victory Everyday'.
   - Create a mental image of a person striving to reach a goal, such as a mountain climber.
   - Create a rhyme or song to help remember the word and its meaning.

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