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

Example Sentences

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Both stories warn of the unpredictability of merging science and nature, and the hubris driving attempts to control what can’t be understood or destroyed.

From Salon

Tesla has attempted to bring FSD to the E.U. since at least July 2024, when Musk said the company would seek permission from both the bloc and China by the end of the year.

From MarketWatch

The act of striving for more, like some frenzied truffle hound, is usually an attempt to override fear.

From The Wall Street Journal

Norman, who spent 331 weeks as world No. 1, previously attempted to start a rival golf series in 1994, foreshadowing LIV’s challenge to the golf establishment.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Royal Navy said the suspects "unsuccessfully attempted" to enter the base, near Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute.

From BBC

attempt

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