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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Somewhat fittingly, the 2026 edition mirrored that, with Pogacar's all-round brilliance up against powerhouse Mathieu van der Poel's attempt to win a record-equalling fourth title.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“Magyar’s attempt to unwind this system—through anti-corruption drives, institutional reshuffling, or fiscal reform—is likely to be legally complex, politically contentious, and time-consuming.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Each attempt to close the book has instead turned the page.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

I had not counted on humans being present during my rescue attempt.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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