TOEFL strive Definition To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something. Example "She continues to strive for excellence in her studies." Sign in to save TOEFL Quiz → ← stripe stroke → Study tips featuring "strive" TOEFL Academic Vocabulary: Study by Topic Related words TOEFL swiftness GRE abash GRE abate GRE abbreviate GRE abbreviation SAT abdicate GRE abduct SAT abet GRE abhor GRE abide SAT abject TOEFL ablaze