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strive Synonyms

Another word for strive

Choosing another word for strive depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Usage Example

"The organization continues to endeavor for excellence in environmental conservation."

Strongest
endeavor
aspire
Strong
labor
toil
struggle
aim
try
seek
work

• verb (Context 2)

To struggle or fight vigorously against someone or something.

Usage Example

"Generations of scholars have striven against ignorance and superstition."

Strongest
contend
struggle
Strong
grapple
wrestle
battle
fight
compete
vie

Opposites of strive

The opposite of strive shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

surrender
give up
yield
submit
capitulate
idle
coast
succumb
See all opposites of strive

• Nearby Words

striptease
stripteaser
stripy
strive
striver
strobe
strobilanthes

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Strive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/strive
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