Antonyms for strive

Grammar : Verb

Spell : strahyv

Phonetic Transcription : straɪv

Definition of strive

Origin : c.1200, from Old French estriver "to quarrel, dispute," from estrif, estrit "quarrel" (see strife). It became a strong verb (past tense strove) by rhyming association with drive, etc.

verb try for, exert oneself

Example sentences :

Strive and grope as he would, the thing had driven him on relentlessly.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

I strive to be useful to my fellow-creatures, and am happy if I succeed.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

We strive for peace and security, heartened by the changes all around us.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Something to strive for we demand, even at the risk of bereavement.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

"The more reason that I should strive to mend him," quoth Alleyne.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Does not one fair kingdom content you, that you should strive so for this other one which has no love for you?
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Men are to strive to be perfect even as the Father in heaven is perfect.
Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell

Why should he battle and strive for an unattainable something as intangible as a dream?
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

Strive as I may, such transformation is out of the question.
Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell

Why should he strive to take young Woodville before Colonel Winchester?
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

Synonyms for strive

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