Strive
verb
To try very hard to achieve something.
She always strives for perfection in everything she does.
Often appears as...
- strive for perfection
- strive to achieve
verb
To fight or struggle vigorously.
The team was striving to win the championship this year.
Often appears as...
- strive to win
- strive against adversity
verb
To try very hard to achieve something.
She always strives for perfection in everything she does.
Often appears as...
- strive for perfection
- strive to achieve
verb
To fight or struggle vigorously.
The team was striving to win the championship this year.
Often appears as...
- strive to win
- strive against adversity
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Continuous Effort
Suggests ongoing, persistent action, not a single attempt.
He continues to strive for better results each semester.
Pro Tip 2/3Goal-Oriented
Used when discussing actions aimed at achieving specific objectives.
They strive for a sustainable future through constant innovation.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Carries a positive meaning, often inspiring motivation.
She strives to improve her community's wellbeing.
Pro Tip 1/3Continuous Effort
Suggests ongoing, persistent action, not a single attempt.
He continues to strive for better results each semester.
Pro Tip 2/3Goal-Oriented
Used when discussing actions aimed at achieving specific objectives.
They strive for a sustainable future through constant innovation.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Carries a positive meaning, often inspiring motivation.
She strives to improve her community's wellbeing.
Pro Tip 1/3Continuous Effort
Suggests ongoing, persistent action, not a single attempt.
He continues to strive for better results each semester.
Pro Tip 2/3Goal-Oriented
Used when discussing actions aimed at achieving specific objectives.
They strive for a sustainable future through constant innovation.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Carries a positive meaning, often inspiring motivation.
She strives to improve her community's wellbeing.
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If I should have a...
but I see the impossible every day. Impossible is trying to connect in this world, trying to hold onto others while things are blowing up around you, knowing that while you're speaking, they aren't just waiting for their turn to talk -- they hear you. They feel exactly what you feel at the same time that you feel it. It's what I strive for every time I open my mouth --
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From Aaliyah to Jay-Z:...
I'm a photographer, this is what I do for a living. I chase these moments, these fractions of seconds, that will never be the same again. You can't take this picture again because I took it, and he's no longer with us, sadly, rest in peace. The definitive portrait of that person, in that moment, is what I strive for every single time out,
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Ice Breakers - Ep. 1 PIPE...
Seeing people who look like me on the ice felt kinda homey to me. And the older girls really made skating look so much fun. And, I think that's important for a younger person to see somebody older actually enjoying what you're doing, you know? It's nice. It gives you something to strive for, like,
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Saving an Iconic Bird of...
conservationists are striving to protect an iconic species of the british countryside we are here with the bar now trust who today are relocating a barn owl they've been caring for for the last five weeks so he can be released back into the wild but first one of their conservation
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How science & reason...
evolution is vouchsafed us in our nature to strive for and by sentient beings I mean not just us any creatures with brains that are capable of sensing perceiving feeling and especially suffering important question about morality is not can they think but can
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How a "Hi Level" Mindset...
Now a cheat code to ensure that you're staying disciplined to whatever you're striving for is to prime your environment for success. Your habits are based on your habitat. And the main product of your habitat are the people in your life.
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The moral roots of...
to divide us against other teams and then to blind us to the truth so what should you do am i telling you to not strive am i telling you to embrace sensan and stop stop with this struggle uh uh for and against no absolutely not
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Serengeti II PIPE Trailer PIPE...
future is uncertain we're not only fighting amongst ourselves we're fighting the elements too as we strive to protect our families this is the next chapter of our story a story of bravery heartbreak tragedy
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Inside the mind of a...
I want to say that their idea of jihad is wrong -- completely wrong -- as was mine, then. Jihad means to strive to one's utmost. It includes exertion and spirituality, self-purification and devotion.
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Building a dinosaur from...
I had two dreams. I wanted to be a paleontologist, a dinosaur paleontologist, and I wanted to have a pet dinosaur. And so that's what I've been striving for all of my life.
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If I should have a...
but I see the impossible every day. Impossible is trying to connect in this world, trying to hold onto others while things are blowing up around you, knowing that while you're speaking, they aren't just waiting for their turn to talk -- they hear you. They feel exactly what you feel at the same time that you feel it. It's what I strive for every time I open my mouth --
Video examples
From Aaliyah to Jay-Z:...
I'm a photographer, this is what I do for a living. I chase these moments, these fractions of seconds, that will never be the same again. You can't take this picture again because I took it, and he's no longer with us, sadly, rest in peace. The definitive portrait of that person, in that moment, is what I strive for every single time out,
Video examples
Ice Breakers - Ep. 1 PIPE...
Seeing people who look like me on the ice felt kinda homey to me. And the older girls really made skating look so much fun. And, I think that's important for a younger person to see somebody older actually enjoying what you're doing, you know? It's nice. It gives you something to strive for, like,
Video examples
Saving an Iconic Bird of...
conservationists are striving to protect an iconic species of the british countryside we are here with the bar now trust who today are relocating a barn owl they've been caring for for the last five weeks so he can be released back into the wild but first one of their conservation
Video examples
How science & reason...
evolution is vouchsafed us in our nature to strive for and by sentient beings I mean not just us any creatures with brains that are capable of sensing perceiving feeling and especially suffering important question about morality is not can they think but can
Video examples
How a "Hi Level" Mindset...
Now a cheat code to ensure that you're staying disciplined to whatever you're striving for is to prime your environment for success. Your habits are based on your habitat. And the main product of your habitat are the people in your life.
Video examples
The moral roots of...
to divide us against other teams and then to blind us to the truth so what should you do am i telling you to not strive am i telling you to embrace sensan and stop stop with this struggle uh uh for and against no absolutely not
Video examples
Serengeti II PIPE Trailer PIPE...
future is uncertain we're not only fighting amongst ourselves we're fighting the elements too as we strive to protect our families this is the next chapter of our story a story of bravery heartbreak tragedy
Video examples
Inside the mind of a...
I want to say that their idea of jihad is wrong -- completely wrong -- as was mine, then. Jihad means to strive to one's utmost. It includes exertion and spirituality, self-purification and devotion.
Video examples
Building a dinosaur from...
I had two dreams. I wanted to be a paleontologist, a dinosaur paleontologist, and I wanted to have a pet dinosaur. And so that's what I've been striving for all of my life.
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Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
Our present moment is a mystery that we are part of. Here and now is where all the wonder of life lies hidden. And make no mistake about it, to strive to live completely in the present is to strive for what already is the case.
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Barack Obama
American President
But what we can do, as flawed as we are, is still see God in other people, and do our best to help them find their own grace. That's what I strive to do, that's what I pray to do every day.
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Swami Vivekananda
Indian Clergyman
Our duty is to encourage every one in his struggle to live up to his own highest idea, and strive at the same time to make the ideal as near as possible to the Truth.
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Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
I strive never to forget the real world consequences of my decisions on individuals, businesses and government.
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Sophocles
Greek Poet
Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money.
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Hilary Farr
British Designer
Most importantly, I strive for function above all in every house.
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Hannah Teter
American Athlete
I've been striving for attention my whole life. Now I have it.
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Richard Pousette-Dart
American Artist
I strive to express the spiritual nature of the universe.
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Aeschylus
Greek Poet
God loves to help him who strives to help himself.
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Benny Gantz
Israeli Politician
There's no shame in striving for peace.
Quote examples
Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
Our present moment is a mystery that we are part of. Here and now is where all the wonder of life lies hidden. And make no mistake about it, to strive to live completely in the present is to strive for what already is the case.
Quote examples
Barack Obama
American President
But what we can do, as flawed as we are, is still see God in other people, and do our best to help them find their own grace. That's what I strive to do, that's what I pray to do every day.
Quote examples
Swami Vivekananda
Indian Clergyman
Our duty is to encourage every one in his struggle to live up to his own highest idea, and strive at the same time to make the ideal as near as possible to the Truth.
Quote examples
Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
I strive never to forget the real world consequences of my decisions on individuals, businesses and government.
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Sophocles
Greek Poet
Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money.
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Hilary Farr
British Designer
Most importantly, I strive for function above all in every house.
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Hannah Teter
American Athlete
I've been striving for attention my whole life. Now I have it.
Quote examples
Richard Pousette-Dart
American Artist
I strive to express the spiritual nature of the universe.
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Aeschylus
Greek Poet
God loves to help him who strives to help himself.
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Benny Gantz
Israeli Politician
There's no shame in striving for peace.
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