CEFR B2

strove

verb

Meaning

Made great efforts to achieve or obtain something; struggled or contended forcefully with or against something.

Examples

She strove to finish her thesis before the deadline, working late into the night.
The small company strove against larger competitors to gain market share.

Synonyms: tried, endeavored, struggled, labored

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strove (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /stroʊv/

Definition

Made great efforts to achieve or obtain something; struggled or contended forcefully with or against something.

Examples

She strove to finish her thesis before the deadline, working late into the night.
The small company strove against larger competitors to gain market share.
Throughout his career, he consistently strove for excellence in all his projects.

How to Use strove

strove to do something (collocation): Made a great effort to achieve a specific action. — "The scientists strove to find a cure for the disease."
strove against something (prepositional phrase): Fought or struggled in opposition to something. — "The rebels strove against the oppressive regime."
strove for something (prepositional phrase): Made an effort to attain a particular goal or quality. — "He always strove for perfection in his craft."

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