Synonyms & related words for striven

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Words related to striven

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Where does striven come from?

The word striven breaks down into 2 roots of Old French and Old English origin: striv, from Old French estriver (“to quarrel, contend, strive”); and -en, from Old English -en (“past participle suffix”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.