English-Dutch translations for strive

• streven
  We moeten er allemaal naar streven dat er vertrouwen groeit. We must all strive to build confidence.
  Dat is het Europa waarnaar we moeten streven. That is the Europe we should strive for.
  Laten we hiernaar streven vóór 2014. We have to strive towards this until 2014.

Definition of strive

• To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently
• To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest
• To vie; to compete as a rival

Examples

• He strove to excel.
• to strive for the truth
• to strive against fate

Related words

• strived
• striver
• strive (for
• strive for
• strive after
• strive (for/after)
• strive|striving