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

Blacknell said no medical professionals have found that Linton was “malingering,” or attempting to feign a medical condition for gain.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Earlier, as von der Leyen arrived, local broadcasters showed footage of a small group of protesters attempting to block her exit from the airport with a truck and a tanker.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Rather than attempting to lure the animals toward the speaker, the researchers played the sounds loudly enough to provoke a startle response.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

Nike China head Cathy Sparks is attempting to revive the brand’s sales in the country, where revenue has fallen nearly 30% from its peak.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Celia shuts her eyes, attempting to concentrate, but it has always been difficult to push him away once he has grabbed ahold of her, and she cannot manage it.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern