To Strive

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

Usage notes

• This is a catenative verb that takes the to infinitive.
• The strong or irregular forms "strove" and "striven" are more commonly used in print than "strived".