SAT Easy
SAT Prep  /  Words  /  Easy  /  strive

strive

/straɪv/
English Definition
v. try hard
中文释义
努力奋斗
Example Sentence

Engineers strive to design bridges that withstand both heavy traffic and extreme weather conditions.

工程师们努力设计能够承受重交通和极端天气条件的桥梁。

Synonyms
endeavor struggle labor
Antonyms
neglect yield
💡
Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
strive (endeavor, struggle)
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
← Previous Next →

Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “strive”?

  1. A To hide; keep secret.
  2. B Try hard
  3. C To soak; fill completely; drench
  4. D Choose for a purpose
Show answer

B — Try hard. “strive” means try hard.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “try hard”?

  1. A strive
  2. B designate
  3. C conceal
  4. D saturate
Show answer

A — strive. “strive” means try hard.

Common questions about “strive”

What does “strive” mean?

strive — try hard. In Chinese: 努力奋斗.

How do you pronounce “strive”?

strive is pronounced /straɪv/.

How is “strive” used in a sentence?

Engineers strive to design bridges that withstand both heavy traffic and extreme weather conditions. (工程师们努力设计能够承受重交通和极端天气条件的桥梁。)

What are synonyms for “strive”?

endeavor, struggle, labor — all close in meaning to strive (try hard).

What is the opposite of “strive”?

neglect, yield — each the opposite of strive (try hard).

Is “strive” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. strive is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “strive”?

strive (endeavor, struggle)

Progress / 学习进度
79%
through SAT Easy
This level: 0 mastered (0% of the level)
The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.