- 1. v. i. To make efforts; to use exertions; to endeavor with earnestness; to labor hard. Source: opted
- 2. v. i. To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest; -- followed by against or with before the person or thing opposed; as, strive against temptation; strive for the truth. Source: opted
- 3. v. i. To vie; to compete; to be a rival. Source: opted
- 4. n. An effort; a striving. Source: opted
- 5. n. Strife; contention. Source: opted
- 6. v. attempt by employing effort Source: wordnet
- 7. v. to exert much effort or energy Source: wordnet
- 8. v:100 v. to exert much effort or energy Source: ecdict
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