Word: strives
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: strives
Definition: Third-person singular of strive; to exert much effort or energy
Morphemes:
Affix: strive
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: estriver
Language: fro
Decoded: estriver
Meaning: to compete, quarrel
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -es
Language: enm
Decoded: -es
Meaning: third person singular ending of verbs