verb
- to surpass or exceed in striving, effort, or competition
- to strive harder or more persistently than; to compete more vigorously than
Usage: transitive; literary or formal
Usage: transitive; archaic or rare
Examples
- The athlete worked hard to outstrive her competitors in the final race.
- He sought to outstrive his rivals through dedication and discipline.
- The team's determination helped them outstrive their opponents.
- She was determined to outstrive every obstacle in her path.
- Their commitment to excellence allowed them to outstrive the competition.
- The young scholar strove to outstrive his peers in academic achievement.