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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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LFLA’s Centennial Celebration continues with an architecture program in May, and an attempt to build the world’s largest pop-up book at the library in July.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Any attempt to undo the acquisition would mean disentangling the two.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

It has not yet stated how it will approach the fresh attempt to ban the practice in Northern Ireland.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The French coastguard has rescued 106 people travelling in a single boat after it broke down during an attempt to cross the English Channel.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

How much of this was his mother being protective of his identity and how much was her attempt to distance herself from him because his life would end her own?

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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