strove

verb

variants also strived
Definition of strovenext
past tense of strive
1
as in endeavored
to devote serious and sustained effort not only must we strive for peace in time of war, we must strive mightily to maintain that peace

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2
as in tried
to make an effort to do let us strive to make the most of this opportunity

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strove
  1. endeavored
  2. tried
  3. struggled
  4. attempted
  5. sought
  6. worked
Verb
  • He’s endeavored to start his own combat sports promotion, Dirty Boxing, and Perry has learned how to capitalize on his fame.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Mattel hit it big with Barbie in 2023, and have since endeavored to create a cinematic universe of their own, telling The New Yorker shortly after Barbie's release that the company had 45 films in development.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of endeavored
Verb
  • As anybody who has tried to use a chatbot to answer a customer service query knows, AI is still some way off being as effective as a good call centre person.
    Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In the past, Medina said, the two tried their hand at creating a viral moment with a fake Instagram video of Jones getting a suggestive face tattoo.
    Amanda Rosa, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of tried
Verb
  • Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Nissan in particular has struggled recently, especially in the key American market, where sales have weakened.
    Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In high-rate environments, these firms have struggled as margins have come under pressure and borrowing has gotten more difficult.
    Bret Kenwell, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of struggled
Verb
  • The Raptors attempted to neutralize Jalen Brunson, but the Knicks’ All-Star guard adjusted seamlessly, facilitating for his teammates instead of forcing the issue.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Chefs have attempted to remedy this by whipping the egg whites to add some airiness, but even then, the result is plenty thick.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of attempted
Verb
  • Government officials in both countries have since sought to cool things down.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Bauman sought to divert funding Ald.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of sought
Verb
  • But then again, just about every orchestra was better off for having worked with Ozawa, whose performances melded gloss and ruddy viscerality.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.
    Sherlea Dony, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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