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Strive (verb)
To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.
“He strove to excel.”
“to strive for the truth”
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Strive (verb)
To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest.
“to strive against fate”
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Strive (verb)
To vie; to compete as a rival.
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Strive (noun)
An effort; a striving.
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Strive (noun)
strife; contention
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Thrive (verb)
To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish.
“Not all animals thrive well in captivity.”
“to thrive upon hard work”
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Thrive (verb)
To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.
“Since expanding in June, the business has really thrived.”
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Strive (verb)
make great efforts to achieve or obtain something
“national movements were striving for independence”
“we must strive to secure steady growth”
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Strive (verb)
struggle or fight vigorously
“scholars must strive against bias”
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Thrive (verb)
(of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
“the new baby thrived”
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Thrive (verb)
prosper; flourish
“education groups thrive on organization”