strives
Works toward goals
Strives is the third-person singular of strive, meaning to make great effort toward a goal.
Someone strives for excellence, strives to improve, strives against obstacles.
The word implies sustained, earnest exertion rather than casual attempt: She strives to balance work and family.
The company strives for carbon neutrality by 2030.
Firmness of purpose
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
fortitude · steadfastness · persistence · resolve · willpower · dedication · stamina · patience
Purposeful sustained attempt
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
- attemptEffort to accomplish
- undertakingTask one commits to
- exertionVigorous physical effort
labor · work · toil · push · grind · hustle · persistence · diligence
Strong desire for achievement
- dreamSleeping mind's narrative
- goalDesired end result
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- visionAbility to see
drive · motivation · determination · career · advancement · excellence · leadership · influence
Successful completion of aim
- successFavorable outcome attained
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- attainmentSuccessful reaching of goal
realization · fulfillment · breakthrough · mastery · excellence · completion · victory · feat
determination
Firmness of purpose
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
endurance · fortitude · steadfastness · persistence · resolve · willpower · dedication · stamina · patience · discipline
endeavor
Purposeful sustained attempt
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
- attemptEffort to accomplish
- undertakingTask one commits to
exertion · labor · work · toil · push · grind · hustle · persistence · diligence · dedication
aspiration
Strong desire for achievement
vision · drive · motivation · determination · career · advancement · excellence · leadership · influence · success
accomplishment
Successful completion of aim
- successFavorable outcome attained
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
attainment · realization · fulfillment · breakthrough · mastery · excellence · completion · victory · feat · proficiency
strivesquits
Voluntarily stops or departs
gives up · surrenders · abandons · capitulates · concedes
- strive forAttempt to attain
- strive towardEndeavor to reach
strive, striving, striven, striver, strived, strivers, strivings