strive
/straɪv/
verb
- To make a great effort to achieve or obtain something.
- The team is striving for a championship title this season.
- He strives every day to improve his piano skills.
- She strives to be the best student in her class.
- To struggle or fight in opposition; to contend.
- The two leaders strove against each other for control of the company.
- They strove with the strong winds to keep the boat on course.
- Throughout history, people have striven for freedom and justice.