Strive for Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɹaɪv/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
STRYV-for
stɹˈaɪv/ /fˈɔː
stryv-FAW
Definition
To make a strong and determined effort to achieve or reach something important.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly formal and often used with goals, ideals, or outcomes (e.g., 'strive for excellence'). It implies long-term or significant effort, stronger than 'try'. Common with 'to', as in 'strive to achieve', but 'strive for' is for the goal itself.
Spanish: esforzarse por - luchar por - aspirar aPortuguese (BR): esforçar-se por - lutar por - almejarPortuguese (PT): esforçar-se por - lutar por - ambicionarChinese (Simplified): 努力争取 - 努力追求Chinese (Traditional): 努力爭取 - 努力追求Hindi: प्रयास करना - हासिल करने की कोशिश करनाArabic: يسعى إلى - يطمح إلىBengali: লক্ষ্যে পৌঁছানোর জন্য চেষ্টা করা - সাধনা করাRussian: стремиться к - добиватьсяJapanese: 目指す - 努力するVietnamese: phấn đấu vì - nỗ lực đạt đượcKorean: 추구하다 - 노력하다Turkish: çabalamak - uğraşmakUrdu: کوشش کرنا - جدوجہد کرناIndonesian: berusaha untuk - berjuang demi
Example Sentences
You must strive for your dreams if you want to succeed.
basic
We all strive for happiness in life.
basic
Teachers should strive for fairness in the classroom.
basic
We always strive for better results, even when it’s hard.
natural
After failing the test, she continued to strive for improvement.
natural
If you strive for balance, life feels less stressful.
natural