strove
Pushed with determination
Strove is the past tense of strive, meaning to make great effort toward a goal: She strove to finish the project on time, They strove for excellence in everything they did.
The alternative past tense strived is also common, though strove remains more frequent in formal writing.
Purposeful sustained attempt
- exertionVigorous physical effort
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- workEffort toward a goal
struggle · strain · grind · push · attempt · undertaking · enterprise · initiative
Strong desire for achievement
- goalDesired end result
- dreamSleeping mind's narrative
- aimPurpose or direction
- pursuitAct of chasing something
achievement · success · objective · vision · motivation · drive · hunger · yearning
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
endurance · steadfastness · fortitude · resolve · willpower · dedication · consistency · doggedness
Labored effort against resistance
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
- challengeTest of ability
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- battleArmed military engagement
conflict · resistance · setback · trial · tribulation · opposition · difficulty · fight
endeavor
Purposeful sustained attempt
- exertionVigorous physical effort
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
work · struggle · strain · grind · push · attempt · undertaking · enterprise · initiative · application
aspiration
Strong desire for achievement
pursuit · achievement · success · objective · vision · motivation · drive · hunger · yearning · longing
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- determinationFirmness of purpose
grit · endurance · steadfastness · fortitude · resolve · willpower · dedication · consistency · doggedness · relentlessness
struggle
Labored effort against resistance
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
- challengeTest of ability
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
battle · conflict · resistance · setback · trial · tribulation · opposition · difficulty · fight · uphill
strovegave up
Abandoned an attempt
quit · surrendered · abandoned · capitulated · yielded
stroveachieved
Successfully completed a goal
succeeded · attained · accomplished · failed · fell short
strive, striving, strives, striven, striver, strived, strivers, strivings