23+ Words that rhyme with strives

Strives is a 2-syllable word with 23 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are chives, fives, hives. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

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Examples of "strives" in lyrics

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

  • "Able to do anything and mind produce strives"
    Tha Beggas — Supernatural (Premix)
  • "The thing we have not, mastering what not strives,"
    William Shakespeare — A Lover's Complaint

What do these rhymes mean?

archives
collection of records especially about an institution
chives
perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored
fives
a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls
hives
an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins
ives
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954) United States lithographer who (with

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "strives" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with strives?
Words that rhyme with strives include: chives, fives, hives, ives, archives, lives, wives, arrives, revives, thrives, and 13 more.
How many syllables does strives have?
Strives has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with strives?
There are 23 words that rhyme with strives: 23 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for strives in a song?
The strongest rhymes for strives in songwriting are chives, fives, hives. 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 strives?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with strives include chives, fives, hives, ives, archives. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: chives, fives; 1-syllable: archives, arrives; 2-syllable: alewives, housewives. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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