attempt

[uh-tempt] / əˈtɛmpt /

NOUN

try, effort

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attack bid endeavor experiment pursuit shot struggle try

STRONG

crack exertion fling go header lick stab striving trial tryout undertaking venture whack workout

WEAK

all one's got dry run one's all one's darnedest one's level best

Antonyms

STRONGEST

retreat surrender

WEAK

certainty laziness success

VERB

try, make effort

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pursue seek solicit tackle undertake

STRONG

aim attack endeavor essay experiment push strive venture

WEAK

do level best exert oneself give a fling give a whirl give best shot give it a go give it a try give old college try go the limit have a crack have a go at make a run at shoot the works take a stab at take best shot take on try one's hand at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget neglect

STRONG

be idle

WEAK

be lazy

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

That will make Brady, 48, the latest sports legend attempting to replicate his on-field success inside a front office.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mark Ratcliffe, 67, entered the water at Withernsea in a frantic attempt to try to save Sarah Keeling, 45, and Grace Keeling, 15, on Friday.

From BBC

Levitsky also pointed out that societies that fail to hold responsible people who attempt to orchestrate a coup have had negative repercussions in the past.

From Salon

On Friday, Dologuélé said there had been "a methodical attempt to manipulate" the outcome.

From BBC

Monday morning headlines attempted to walk back the outlets’ earlier credulity.

From Salon

attempt

Example Sentences

Related Words