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attempting

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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On an industrial estate near the M40 in Banbury, engineers are attempting to build a new vehicle capable of breaking a land speed record that has stood for two decades.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

On Monday, the firm said that like every financial institution, it faced "the reality of increasingly sophisticated bad actors attempting to exploit our platform".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Now, Lotus is attempting to mount a comeback unlike any in its 74-year history.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Hundreds of climbers are attempting to scale Mount Everest despite high costs and an unstable ice block on the key trail.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“Now, Brandon,” said Hugh’s wife weakly to her little son, who had run into the kitchen and was attempting to swing from his mother’s arms like an ape.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt