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

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“Life-saving measures were attempted by Ski Patrol and Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District paramedics,” the Sheriff’s Office reported in a release.

From Los Angeles Times

When based in a sensitive Middle Eastern posting, the former official said he had worked hard to prevent the then Prince Andrew from visiting, coming up with excuses to delay attempted visits.

From BBC

It took South Koreans less than six hours to thwart the insurrection attempt that put him there.

From BBC

Before today, Slot had failed to beat Forest in any of his previous three attempts as Liverpool boss.

From BBC

Mac Allister had a goal ruled out when the ball came off his arm as he charged down Ola Aina's attempted clearance.

From Barron's

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