Associations to the word «Striving»

Wiktionary

STRIVE, verb. To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.
STRIVE, verb. To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest.
STRIVE, verb. To vie; to compete as a rival.
STRIVE, noun. (obsolete) An effort; a striving.
STRIVE, noun. (obsolete) strife; contention

Dictionary definition

STRIVE, verb. Attempt by employing effort; "we endeavor to make our customers happy".
STRIVE, verb. To exert much effort or energy; "straining our ears to hear".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn