make an attempt

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VERB

take a crack at

Synonyms

WEAK

attempt do one's best drive for give a go give a whirl go after go all out go for have a crack have a go have a rip have a shot have a stab have a whack make a pass at make a stab make an effort risk shoot for tackle undertake vie for

VERB

try

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attack seek struggle work

STRONG

aim aspire compete contend contest endeavor essay labor propose risk speculate strive tackle undertake venture wrangle

WEAK

bear down chip away at do one's best drive for exert oneself go after go all out go for have a crack have a go have a shot have a stab have a whack knock oneself out lift a finger make a bid make a pass at make an effort put oneself out shoot for vie for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idle laze rest surrender

STRONG

abstain agree be idle forget give in give up ignore neglect

WEAK

delight please

Example Sentences

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make an attempt

He not only transformed his entire life to make an attempt on the record last weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

“You will have a better experience if you make an attempt to integrate into the community,” Stevens said.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 4, 2026

It would suck to make an attempt at Whitney and have to turn back because of weather.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025

Worryingly, the gloveman did not make an attempt.

From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2025

“Good afternoon, Mama,” Olanna said, but did not make an attempt to go any closer.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie