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

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"I think they retracted from positions they originally took in an attempt to show that they were going to try to make changes."

From BBC

In an attempt to cushion this blow, Congress created a $50-billion Rural Health Transformation Project.

From Los Angeles Times

It certainly detracted from the attempted strong-man image projected by stubborn leaders.

From BBC

It can capture your problem-solving approach: which questions you asked first, how you refined the search when initial attempts failed, potentially even the logical steps that led you from symptom to cause.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ukraine's former energy minister has been detained while attempting to leave the country, after being among officials named in a corruption scandal, authorities have said.

From BBC

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