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attempt

Definition for attempt

noun as in try, effort

Strongest matches

attack, bid, endeavor, experiment, pursuit, shot, struggle, try

Strong matches

crack, exertion, fling, go, header, lick, stab, striving, trial, tryout, undertaking, venture, whack, workout

Weak matches

all one's got, dry run, one's all, one's darnedest, one's level best

verb as in try, make effort

Strongest matches

pursue, seek, solicit, tackle, undertake

Strong matches

aim, attack, endeavor, essay, experiment, push, strive, venture

Weak matches

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

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Example Sentences

Both dinner parties are part of an attempt to elicit the truth.

From Los Angeles Times

The attempted kneecapping of the Forest Service comes at a time when we should be doing everything we can to bolster responsible land management.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump attempted to publicly humiliate Zelenskyy and make him beg for America’s continued assistance in Ukraine’s freedom struggle against the Russian invaders.

From Salon

The BLA has warned of "severe consequences" if an attempt is made to rescue hostages.

From BBC

Self attempted to continue the hearing before Keating jumped in again.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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