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

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

It’s about moving on, or attempting to, after the franchise endured a nightmare offseason.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

A Nigerian dancer is attempting to dance non-stop for seven days in order to set a new world record.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 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

Price was not the only one devoting much of his life to attempting to solve the riddle of the mechanism.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler