Striven: meaning, definitions and examples
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striven
[ ˈstrɪvən ]
past tense
Striven is the past participle of the verb strive, which means to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something. It often implies intense or determined effort towards a goal.
Synonyms
attempted, endeavored, struggled
Examples of usage
- She has striven for excellence in her field.
- They have striven to improve their community.
- I have striven against all odds to succeed.
- He has striven to be the best version of himself.
Translations
Translations of the word "striven" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esforçado
🇮🇳 प्रयास किया
🇩🇪 gestrebt
🇮🇩 berusaha
🇺🇦 прагнув
🇵🇱 dążył
🇯🇵 努力した
🇫🇷 efforcé
🇪🇸 esforzado
🇹🇷 çabaladı
🇰🇷 노력했다
🇸🇦 اجتهد
🇨🇿 snažil se
🇸🇰 usiloval
🇨🇳 努力了
🇸🇮 trudil se
🇮🇸 reynaðist
🇰🇿 талпынды
🇬🇪 მოუბრუნდა
🇦🇿 çalışdı
🇲🇽 esforzado
Etymology
The word 'strive' comes from the Middle English 'striven', which is derived from the Old French 'estriver', meaning 'to strive, to contend'. This French term has its roots in the Latin 'strivare', which is formed from 'strive', meaning to 'contend or fight'. The evolution of the word reflects a sense of effort and struggle, emphasizing the determination inherent in striving. The word has maintained its core meaning throughout its history, consistently associated with making significant efforts toward a goal or aspiration. Over time, 'striven' has come to be used in both literary and daily contexts, often conveying a strong sense of ambition and persistence.