strive — to try very hard to achieve something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to try very hard to achieve something
Pronunciation (IPA): /straɪv/
Example Sentences
- He strives so hard to impress his crush that he accidentally walked into a glass door.
- The company strives to reduce its environmental impact.
- She strives for work-life balance but ends up binge-watching Netflix until 3 AM.
strive
VERB[/straɪv/]
to try very hard to achieve something
She continues to strive for the summit despite the brutal storm.
Straining every muscle, the athlete continued to strive toward the finish.
After surviving the harsh wilderness and arriving at base camp, he continued to strive for the summit.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'estriver' meaning to quarrel or compete. The ultimate origin is uncertain, possibly from Frankish or Germanic roots related to striving or struggle.
Breakdown
The word 'strive' is a simple root with no productive morphemes in modern English. It comes directly from Old French 'estriver' and entered Middle English as a single unit meaning to make great efforts or struggle.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He strives so hard to impress his crush that he accidentally walked into a glass door.”
“The company strives to reduce its environmental impact.”
“She strives for work-life balance but ends up binge-watching Netflix until 3 AM.”
“We must strive to understand different perspectives.”
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