strive
//straɪv//
Verb
striveInfinitive
strivePresent tense
strovePast tense
strivenPast participle
strivingPresent participle
strivesThird-person singular
1
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something; to struggle or fight vigorously.
She strives to improve her skills every day.
2
To compete or contend against someone or something.
The two teams strived against each other for the championship title.