STRIVE Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word strive. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for STRIVE
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endeavor | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) • earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something verb • attempt by employing effort | ||||||||
strain | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces • difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence • (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress • a special variety of domesticated animals within a species • (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups • injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain • the general meaning or substance of an utterance • an effortful attempt to attain a goal • an intense or violent exertion • the act of singing verb • to exert much effort or energy • test the limits of • use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity • separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements • cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious • become stretched or tense or taut • remove by passing through a filter • rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender • alter the shape of (something) by stress | ||||||||
aim | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) • the action of directing something at an object • the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies verb • point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards • propose or intend • move into a desired direction of discourse • specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal • direct (a remark) toward an intended goal • have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal | ||||||||
aspire | verbv | |||||||
verb • have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal | ||||||||
attempt | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something • the act of attacking verb • make an effort or attempt • enter upon an activity or enterprise | ||||||||
battle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • an energetic attempt to achieve something • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) verb • battle or contend against in or as if in a battle | ||||||||
compete | verbv | |||||||
verb • compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others | ||||||||
fight | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • the act of fighting; any contest or struggle • an aggressive willingness to compete • an intense verbal dispute • a boxing or wrestling match verb • be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight • fight against or resist strongly • make a strenuous or labored effort • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for | ||||||||
labor | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages • a political party formed in Great Britain in 1900; characterized by the promotion of labor's interests and formerly the socialization of key industries • productive work (especially physical work done for wages) • the federal department responsible for promoting the working conditions of wage earners in the United States; created in 1913 • concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child • an organized attempt by workers to improve their status by united action (particularly via labor unions) or the leaders of this movement • any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted verb • strive and make an effort to reach a goal • work hard • undergo the efforts of childbirth | ||||||||
push | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of applying force in order to move something away • the force used in pushing • enterprising or ambitious drive • an electrical switch operated by pressing • an effort to advance verb • move with force • press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action • make publicity for; try to sell (a product) • strive and make an effort to reach a goal • press against forcefully without moving • approach a certain age or speed • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for • sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) • move strenuously and with effort • make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby | ||||||||
seek | verbv | |||||||
noun • the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk verb • try to get or reach • try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of • make an effort or attempt • go to or towards • inquire for | ||||||||
struggle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an energetic attempt to achieve something • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) • strenuous effort verb • make a strenuous or labored effort • to exert strenuous effort against opposition • climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling • be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | ||||||||
toil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • productive work (especially physical work done for wages) verb • work hard | ||||||||
try | verbv | |||||||
noun • earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something verb • make an effort or attempt • put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to • put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of • take a sample of • examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process • give pain or trouble to • test the limits of • melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities • put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice | ||||||||
work | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • activity directed toward making or doing something • a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing • the occupation for which you are paid • applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) • (physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force • a place where work is done • the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it) verb • exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work • be employed • have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected • perform as expected when applied • shape, form, or improve a material • give a workout to • proceed along a path • operate in a certain place, area, or specialty • proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity • move in an agitated manner • cause to happen or to occur as a consequence • cause to work • prepare for crops • behave in a certain way when handled • have and exert influence or effect • operate in or through • cause to operate or function • provoke or excite • gratify and charm, usually in order to influence • make something, usually for a specific function • move into or onto • to mix into a homogeneous mass • use or manipulate to one's advantage • find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of • cause to undergo fermentation • go sour or spoil • arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion | ||||||||
altercation | nounn | |||||||
noun • noisy quarrel | ||||||||
contention | nounn | |||||||
noun • a point asserted as part of an argument • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement • the act of competing as for profit or a prize | ||||||||
discord | nounn | |||||||
noun • lack of agreement or harmony • disagreement among those expected to cooperate • a harsh mixture of sounds • strife resulting from a lack of agreement verb • be different from one another | ||||||||
wrangle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an angry dispute • an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) verb • to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively • herd and care for | ||||||||
endeavour | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) • earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something verb • attempt by employing effort | ||||||||