Striven

Pronunciation: /ˈstraɪv/

Striven (verb)

  1. to make a great effort to achieve something
  2. to try very hard to defeat someone or something

Examples

  • She strives to improve her skills every day.
  • They strive for excellence in their work.

Common collocations: strive for success, strive to achieve, strive diligently, strive against opponents, strive to win

Synonyms of Striven

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Striven

  • when someone stops making an effort