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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Yet his bill attempts to settle the question as evidence is emerging that the question deserves serious investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tracks are now built with springier surfaces and lighting systems that help pace record attempts.

From The Wall Street Journal

The request is the latest attempt by his team to reduce his sentence or throw out his conviction.

From BBC

Mr. Bennett and Mr. Hytner’s attempt to impose a modern internationalist message on this particular year feels foolish and clumsy.

From The Wall Street Journal

A reply email states that attempts were made to contact those listed, reaching out to individuals in New York, Florida, Ohio and Massachusetts.

From Salon

attempt

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