strive
Cross references: 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