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strive

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  1. attempt               
 
strive \'stri-v\ \'stro-v\ \'stri-vd\ \'striv-*n\ \'stri--vin\ \'stri--v*r\ 
   vi or strove also strived;  also striv.en;  or strived or striv.ing [ME 
   striven, fr. OF estriver, of Gmc origin; akin to MHG streben] to endeavor, 
   OE stri-dan to stride 1: to struggle in opposition : CONTEND  2: to devote 
   serious effort or energy : ENDEAVOR  - striv.er n