strive
verb
attempt by employing effort
“we endeavor to make our customers happy”
to exert much effort or energy
“straining our ears to hear”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Strive meaning
What does “strive” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“strive” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: attempt by employing effort.