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

Example Sentences

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The DHS-led probe departs from tradition, while Minnesota is attempting its own investigation without cooperation.

From The Wall Street Journal

The trade deal, along with a defense and security pact announced the same day, is an attempt to restore a measure of stability in an uncertain world.

From The Wall Street Journal

The government has previously said it remains committed to the post-Grenfell safety rules, but has announced a series of changes in an attempt to speed up the approvals process at the BSR.

From BBC

However, it said many users still do not have full access and can only connect intermittently and for very limited periods, often after repeated attempts.

From BBC

Europe’s best path forward isn’t to attempt to build up its own competitors but to reinforce data and cybersecurity regulation.

From Barron's

attempt

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