strove
Definition
- Verb (past tense of ):
- To make great efforts: "strove" indicates that someone tried very hard to achieve something, often facing difficulties or challenges.
- To struggle or contend: It can also mean to fight or compete against something or someone.
Usage Examples
- (She made a great effort to complete the race.)
- (They worked hard to achieve peace.)
- (He struggled physically against the force of the water.)
Advanced Usage
"strove to overcome": to make a determined effort to defeat a problem or obstacle.
- The team strove to overcome their financial difficulties. (They worked hard to solve the money problems.)
"strove with all one's might": to use every possible effort.
- She strove with all her might to win the scholarship. (She tried as hard as she could.)
Variants and Related Words
Strive (verb, base form): to make great efforts.
- We must strive for excellence in everything we do. (We need to try hard to be excellent.)
Striven (past participle): the form used with auxiliary verbs.
- He has striven to improve his grades all semester. (He has made consistent efforts.)
Striver (noun): a person who tries hard.
- She is a striver who never gives up on her goals. (She is a hard-working person.)
Synonyms
- Tried: made an attempt.
- Labored: worked hard and with difficulty.
- Fought: struggled against opposition.
Phrasal Verbs
Strive for: to aim for or work hard to obtain something.
- They strive for success in every project. (They work hard to achieve success.)
Strive against: to resist or fight something.
- The community strove against the new policy. (They resisted the policy.)
Related Idioms
- Strive for the stars: to aim for very high goals.
- He always strove for the stars, even when others doubted him. (He aimed for ambitious achievements.)