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

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He made a side-to-side move at the rim on his penultimate attempt, then sprinted the length of the court and soared for a windmill jam on his last effort.

From Los Angeles Times

There were repeated attempts in the days that followed to refloat the vessel.

From BBC

Comparing the strength of the NBA's local and international players is the latest attempt to reverse those declines.

From Barron's

Victory in the latest edition of rugby union's oldest international fixture also gave Scotland their first win in eight attempts against a top-10 ranked nation.

From Barron's

Gu was in a comfortable position after scoring 86.00 points in her first run of three but fell on her second attempt, ramping up the pressure ahead of her final effort.

From Barron's

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