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Definition of strive

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Strive (v. i.) To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest; -- followed by against or with before the person or thing opposed; as, strive against temptation; strive for the truth..

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Reluct :: Reluct (v. i.) To strive or struggle against anything; to make resistance; to draw back; to feel or show repugnance or reluctance.

Cope :: Cope (v. i.) To enter into or maintain a hostile contest; to struggle; to combat; especially, to strive or contend on equal terms or with success; to match; to equal; -- usually followed by with..

Envie :: Envie (v. i.) To vie; to emulate; to strive.

Fonde :: Fonde (v. t. & i.) To endeavor; to strive; to try.

Agonize :: Agonize (v. i.) To struggle; to wrestle; to strive desperately.

Struggle :: Struggle (v. i.) To use great efforts; to labor hard; to strive; to contend forcibly; as, to struggle to save one's life; to struggle with the waves; to struggle with adversity..

Groan :: Groan (v. i.) To strive after earnestly, as with groans..

Buffet :: Buffet (v. t.) To affect as with blows; to strike repeatedly; to strive with or contend against; as, to buffet the billows..

Rival :: Rival (v. t.) To stand in competition with; to strive to gain some object in opposition to; as, to rival one in love..

Strowed :: Strove () imp. of Strive.

Strix :: Striving () a. & n. from Strive.

Buffet :: Buffet (v. i.) To exercise or play at boxing; to strike; to smite; to strive; to contend.

Force :: Force (v. i.) To use violence; to make violent effort; to strive; to endeavor.

Restrive :: Restrive (v. i.) To strive anew.

Scuffle :: Scuffle (v. i.) To strive or struggle with a close grapple; to wrestle in a rough fashion.

War :: War (v. i.) To contend; to strive violently; to fight.

Debate :: Debate (v. t.) To contend for in words or arguments; to strive to maintain by reasoning; to dispute; to contest; to discuss; to argue for and against.

Emulate :: Emulate (v. t.) To strive to equal or to excel in qualities or actions; to imitate, with a view to equal or to outdo, to vie with; to rival; as, to emulate the good and the great..

Tew :: Tew (v. i.) To work hard; to strive; to fuse.

Resist :: Resist (v. t.) To strive against; to endeavor to counteract, defeat, or frustrate; to act in opposition to; to oppose..