To make a great effort to achieve or get something.
From Middle English “striven,” from Old French “estriver,” meaning to quarrel or contend. It shifted from fighting against others to struggling toward a goal.
To strive is more than just ‘try’—it includes struggle, setback, and persistence. Most big achievements are less about talent and more about how long you’re willing to keep striving after it stops being fun.
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