streben
Translation
to strive, to aspire, to aim for
Examples
Sie strebt nach Erfolg.
She strives for success.
Er strebt danach, ein guter Arzt zu werden.
He strives to become a good doctor.
Grammar Patterns
((nach+3)) to strive for sth. She strives for perfection.
((danach)), zu + inf. to strive to do sth. He strives to be the best.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich bemühen, anstreben, zielen auf; Antonyms: aufgeben, resignieren
Etymology
From Middle High German 'streben', related to the English word 'strive'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'strive'. Both words involve effort and ambition towards a goal.