strayve: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B2formal
Quick answer
What does “strayve” mean?
to try very hard to achieve something or to make something happen, especially over a long period of time.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
to try very hard to achieve something or to make something happen, especially over a long period of time
to engage in a determined struggle or effort; to contend or fight vigorously for a goal
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant spelling or meaning differences. Both use 'strive' (past: strove/strived, participle: striven/strived). 'Striven' as past participle is more common in British English; 'strived' is more common in American English.
Connotations
Equally formal in both varieties. May sound slightly more literary in modern American casual speech.
Frequency
Slightly higher frequency in British academic/formal writing; equally common in American equivalent registers.
Grammar
How to Use “strayve” in a Sentence
strive + to-infinitivestrive + for + NPstrive + against + NPstrive + toward(s) + NPVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “strayve” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- We must strive to reduce carbon emissions.
- She strove for years to perfect her technique.
- They have striven towards equality.
American English
- Companies strive to increase profits.
- He strived to improve his grades.
- We have strived for better healthcare.
adverb
British English
- He worked strivingly (rare/archaic)
- She moved strivingly toward her goal.
- They fought strivingly for rights.
American English
- He pushed strivingly ahead (rare).
- She studied strivingly for the exam.
- They campaigned strivingly.
adjective
British English
- A striving artist (less common)
- His striving ambition was evident.
- The striving classes sought improvement.
American English
- Striving students often succeed.
- Her striving attitude impressed everyone.
- A striving community project.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in corporate mission statements and goal-setting ('We strive for excellence in customer service').
Academic
Common in discussions of research objectives or ethical goals ('Scholars strive for objectivity').
Everyday
Less frequent; replaced by 'try hard' or 'work toward' in casual conversation.
Technical
Rare in technical manuals; appears in ethical guidelines or quality standards documentation.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “strayve”
- Using 'strive' with direct object (*strive success → strive for success). Overusing in informal contexts. Confusing past forms (strove vs. strived).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Strive' implies more sustained, determined, often moral effort toward a significant goal. 'Try' is more general and casual.
Yes, both 'strove' and 'strived' are accepted, though 'strove' is traditional and 'strived' is increasingly common, especially in American English.
It's quite formal. In casual speech, people usually say 'try hard', 'work toward', or 'aim for' instead.
Mostly yes, as it implies effort toward improvement. However, it can be neutral ('strive against oppression') or slightly negative if the goal is questionable ('strive for domination').
to try very hard to achieve something or to make something happen, especially over a long period of time.
Strayve is usually formal in register.
Strayve: in British English it is pronounced /straɪv/, and in American English it is pronounced /straɪv/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “strive and thrive”
- “strive for five”
- “strive against the tide”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: STRIVE contains STRIVE → When you STRIVE, you use your inner STRENGTH to drive toward a goal.
Conceptual Metaphor
EFFORT IS A JOURNEY/STRUGGLE (strive toward success, strive against odds)
Practice
Quiz
Which preposition most commonly follows 'strive' when indicating a goal?