strive after



strive after something

to try very hard to obtain something. I am always striving after perfection. Ted was striving after a promotion and finally got it.
See also: after, strive

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
PennyPEN-eeEnglish
Ambre-French
Bernice['bə:nis]
Ife-Western African, Yoruba
Libena-Czech
Mckennamə-KEN-əEnglish (Modern)