attempting

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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attempting

United reignited their interest after attempting to sign him last year near deadline day, but were put off by Brighton's valuation, which was in excess of £100m.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Fuld, a Stanford economics major, is attempting a transition to the business side of a franchise that has virtually no precedent for former players.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

If you take advantage of that $0 bill and skip paying the following month, daily interest will keep accumulating, wiping out the interest savings you were attempting to gain.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026

The following day, two volunteers were injured while attempting to conduct a burial in Haut-Uele province.

From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026

“Traft, I do thank you for saving my barn. And for attempting to save Karl’s. But this conversation is over.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson