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strives

SaySTRYVZ/ˈstɹaɪvz/

2 meanings of strives

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  1. 1
    verb
    The form of strive used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

    She strives to do better in school every year.

    Each runner on the team strives to beat their own best time.

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  2. 2
    nounobsolete
    Plural of strive, an old noun that is no longer used.
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strives is a form of strive

strive, verb: To work very hard and keep trying to reach a goal. Full entry

Forms
strivestrives he/she/itstriving -ing formstrove past tensestriven past participle
Spelling
strive → strives: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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