strive for

Meanings

• Verb

  Make great efforts to achieve something; try hard.

  - "He strives for excellence in all that he does."
  - "Despite her difficulties, she continued to strive for her goals."

• Noun

  Competition or struggle for something.

  - "The two teams are in a fierce strive for the championship."
  - "The strive for power between the two politicians intensified."

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Rhymes

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

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Variants

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strive , strived , striven , striver , strivers , strives , striving , strivings , strove

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Etymology

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Old English stribian, from strītan to rub, wear away, probably from strīt road, way, perhaps because striving requires a straight path or course.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'striving for perfection' is often used to describe the pursuit of excellence.

2. In the Bible, the phrase 'strive not against education, but against the rules' appears in 2 Timothy 2:26.

3. The word 'strive' appears in the titles of several books, including 'The Strive for Happiness' by Henri Amiel and 'The Strive for Survival' by Arthur Koestler.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ambition: The strong desire to achieve something, often requiring dedication and hard work.

2. Perseverance: The ability to continue working towards a goal despite obstacles or challenges.

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Culture

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The concept of striving for something is deeply ingrained in various cultures, particularly in those that value hard work and perseverance. It is a theme found in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression.

How to Memorize "strive for"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of striving: imagine yourself putting forth great effort to achieve a goal. Visualize the determination and focus required to push through challenges.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'strive' with words like 'aspire', 'endeavor', and 'pursue'. Visualize the idea of working hard to achieve something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Strive To Excel' to remember the meaning of the word: Strive = Make great efforts, To = Towards, Excel = Achieve excellence.

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