English-Russian translations for strive

• боро́ться
• прилага́ть уси́лия
• стара́ться
• стараться
• стреми́ться

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