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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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

In attempting to do so, their pressing unit was outnumbered and outplayed.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Plenty of technology parks attempting to capitalize on university know-how have failed over the years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Without that, expectations may become unmoored and attempting to address issues like high inflation would prove more complicated.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

With his deep brown, almost black eyes, he’d glare so intently at his opponents that some said he was attempting to hypnotize them into making a vapid move.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady