attempts

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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Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak - this last-32 tie had everything and here, BBC Sport attempts to make sense of it all.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

However, attempts are being made to try to reverse the decision taken by the City Hall committee.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

“They’re really opening themselves up to probably a successful lawsuit against attempts to enforce this, not to mention public ridicule on the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday,” Keating said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Numerous attempts to shoo them away, including Sampras batting his racquet at them, failed, and the match had to be suspended.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

During the next week the Turtle made several more attempts to sink British ships, but none were successful.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler