1. (v. i.) To make efforts; to use exertions; to endeavor with earnestness; to labor hard.

2. (v. i.) To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest; -- followed by against or with before the person or thing opposed; as, strive against temptation; strive for the truth.

3. (v. i.) To vie; to compete; to be a rival.

4. (n.) An effort; a striving.

5. (n.) Strife; contention.

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