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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Seeding for future tournaments was never far from his mind when it came to choosing friendly opposition and attempting to boost the team’s ranking whenever possible.

From BBC

Mark Cavendish says he would be unlikely to be a professional cyclist if he was attempting to start now "because it is completely based on how strong you are".

From BBC

The pair were playing together at the time of a second failed assassination attempt in September.

From BBC

It will attempt to convince you that it is your only option.

From Los Angeles Times

If they do attempt to impose the agenda of Project 2025 or the America First Policy Institute, I expect it will lead pretty quickly to major blowback and significant damage.

From Salon

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