strive

S2 W2

BrE /straɪv/ AmE /straɪv/

verb en → es

past strived or strove pp striven or strived ing striving

1 WORK HARD [transitive] B2

to try very hard to achieve something, especially when this is difficult

esforzarse por, luchar por

  • strive for/to do sth

Collocations strive for success · strive to achieve a goal

  • She has always strived to be the best in her field.

    Ella siempre ha luchado por ser la mejor en su campo.

2 PERSIST [transitive] C1

to continue trying hard to achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time

perseverar en, seguir esforzándose por

  • strive for/to do sth

Collocations strive to overcome obstacles · strive for equality

  • They strive to maintain peace in the region.

    Se esfuerzan por mantener la paz en la región.