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What is another word for Strove? – 111 Strove Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    struggled endeavored tried attempted exerted endeavoured labored toiled worked fought contended competed vied rivalled emulated aspired aimed sought pursued endeavoured strove contended grappled wrestled tussled grappled clashed sparred scrambled strained

    Meaning of Strove

    The primary meaning of the word "Strove" is to devote serious effort or energy towards achieving something.

    Definitions

    • Made an effort or attempts to achieve something
    • * Devoted serious effort or energy towards achieving something
    • * Engaged in a struggle or competition

    Etymology of Strove

    The word "Strove" originates from the Old English word "strīvan", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "strīban" and the Proto-Indo-European root "streip-" meaning "to stretch" or "to strive"
    Historically, the word has been used to describe physical or mental effort, struggle, or competition, and has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to effort, endeavor, and achievement

    Example Uses

    • She strove to finish the project on time
    • * He strove to improve his athletic performance
    • * They strove to resolve the conflict peacefully

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    failed neglected ignored avoided abandoned relinquished surrendered yielded gave up quit stopped ceased slackened relaxed eased rested idled lounged loafed dawdled procrastinated delayed