Strove
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɹɔʊv/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Strove is a verb meaning simple past of strive.
Meaning
simple past of strive.
More Meanings
- (now colloquial, nonstandard) past participle of strive
Example Sentences
[…]while, I fear, there will be some white ones, unable to forget that, with malignant heart, and deceitful speech, they have strove to hinder it.
They have not been content with the Simplicity of the Goſpel, which is a plain Rule of living wel, but have ſtrove to out-wit one another in finding out hidden Miſterys;[…]
Japanese retail stores have strove to, and have succeeded in, fulfilling these severe demands, and in doing so, have constantly had to innovate both technologically and institutionally in order to keep up with the competition.
Synonyms for strove
Depending on context, synonyms include strived.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include endeavour, endeavoured, attempted, tried, looked, worked.
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