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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Hollywood actress Elisha Cuthbert is once again attempting to offload her luxurious Los Angeles pad for nearly $2.1 million—mere weeks after making a sudden return to acting following a yearslong hiatus from onscreen work.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

"These cells are probably attempting to clear damage and promote repair, but that process fails, worsens inflammation, and counteracts recovery."

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

Then in March, Mottershead wrote his own version of the two scientists’ near final draft, stating in an email that he was attempting to “make the word ‘wedge’ the brand for the work.”

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

The franchise is trying to eliminate reminders while attempting to instill hope for the future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

“No, but it is old, and it was constructed by someone very dear to me. I take it you are attempting to light that again?”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern