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33+ Words that rhyme with strive

Strive is a 1-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are alive, survive, live. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of strive

verb
  1. attempt by employing effort; "we endeavor to make our customers happy"
  2. to exert much effort or energy; "straining our ears to hear"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "strive" in lyrics

See how strive is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "to survive, guess just to prosper gotta strive"
    ASAP Rocky — New York Bittersweet Symphony
  • "I thank the Lord everyday, I got a chance to strive"
    Big Mello — Miss My Niggaz
  • "See we fly while you drive, we up while you strive"
    Big Noyd — Heartless

What do these rhymes mean?

alive
possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive
arrive
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress; "She arrived home at 7 o'clock
connive
encourage or assent to illegally or criminally form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
live
not recorded; "the opera was broadcast live" actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing
survive
continue to live through hardship or adversity; "We went without water and food for 3 days

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "strive" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like alive, survive, live create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with strive?
Words that rhyme with strive include: alive, survive, live, arrive, connive, contrive, clive, drive, five, chive, and 23 more.
How many syllables does strive have?
Strive has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with strive?
There are 33 words that rhyme with strive: 33 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for strive in a song?
The strongest rhymes for strive in songwriting are alive, survive, live. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with strive?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with strive include alive, survive, live, arrive, connive. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: live, clive; 1-syllable: alive, survive; 2-syllable: overdrive, nosedive. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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