attempts

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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Her attorney did not speak with the news outlet, and attempts to contact the defendant Thursday by The Times were unsuccessful.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

What follows is an unrepentantly goofy scene in which Mary attempts a serious discussion about and demonstration of the difference between lark and thrush calls.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

Duc said he would wait to see what happened in his neighbourhood before making any more attempts to save his home.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

The advert has sparked heated discussions across Chinese social media platforms over the last few days, with many people angered by its attempts to compare a person's "purity" with the disinfecting abilities of Dettol products.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

After many attempts, she decided her arm simply wasn’t strong enough.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer