Alternative form of strife
"The old manuscript contained rare alternative forms of strife, including strive in certain dialects."
In plain English: There is no noun form of the word strive; it is only used as a verb meaning to try very hard or work toward something with great effort.
"His main strive is to save enough money for college before he graduates."
To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.
"She strives to run her own business while balancing her family responsibilities."
In plain English: To strive means to try very hard to achieve something important.
"She strives to finish her homework before dinner every night."
Usage: Use strive when you want to emphasize persistent, hard work toward a goal rather than just attempting it casually. It often pairs with "for" or an infinitive verb (e.g., strive for success) but never takes a direct object like "strive the result."
The word "strive" comes from Middle English and Old French, originally meaning to compete or quarrel. Its roots trace back through Frankish to Proto-Germanic, where it meant to exert effort or make an attempt.