Strive

/straɪv/ verb

Definition

To make a great effort to achieve or get something.

Etymology

From Middle English “striven,” from Old French “estriver,” meaning to quarrel or contend. It shifted from fighting against others to struggling toward a goal.

Kelly Says

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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