attempt

Definition for attempt

noun as in try, effort

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attack, bid, endeavor, experiment, pursuit, shot, struggle, try

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

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

verb as in try, make effort

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pursue, seek, solicit, tackle, undertake

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aim, attack, endeavor, essay, experiment, push, strive, venture

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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

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The state-level law-enforcement agency said in a statement Thursday that it had attempted to stop the vehicle for a traffic violation, but the driver had refused to stop.

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