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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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Feinberg’s attempt to speed weapons buying could cut out key steps in the process, said Mark Cancian, a senior adviser for the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"Any attempt to misuse protections designed for people fleeing genuine persecution because of their sexuality is deplorable," a spokesperson told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

He smiles, more at the attempt than the outcome.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Are you approaching a higher bracket that you should attempt to stay under?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Not only would McKee’s Marauders recover as many artifacts as possible, but they would attempt something never accomplished before; they would try to bring the entire Mary Rose to the surface.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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