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

You would respect the movie more if it stuck with its depraved indifference to civilized behavior, rather than attempting a death-bed conversion to decency.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

The former heavyweight champion joked and laughed with Wach during their face-off, playfully attempting to lighten the mood before the pair posed for photographs.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

A growing crop of tech startups is now attempting to bring structure to the unregulated sector that employs some 30 million people, while allowing both workers and customers more flexibility.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

If you are genuinely attempting to reduce your boss’s anxiety but don’t feel like your relationship is improving, it might be time to move on.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

All while he was attempting to establish a life in Budapest, and yet alienating everyone around him, Bobby was also trying to win over Zita.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady