strived


strive

S0813500 (strīv)intr.v. strove (strōv) or strived, striv·en (strĭv′ən) or strived, striv·ing, strives 1. To exert much effort or energy; endeavor.2. To struggle or fight forcefully; contend: strive against injustice.
[Middle English striven, from Old French estriver, from estrit, estrif, quarrel; see strife.]
striv′er n.striv′ing·ly adv.