strive strive /ˈstraɪv/

verb

1. () Attempt by employing effort  ( endeavour [Canadian, British] , endeavor [American] , strive )
   attempt by employing effort
    We endeavor to make our customers happy
   we endeavor to make our customers happy
   
2. () To exert much effort or energy  ( reach , strain , strive )
   to exert much effort or energy
    Straining our ears to hear
   straining our ears to hear