Attempt Synonyms and Antonyms

ə-tĕmpt
To make an attempt to do or make
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. try
  2. endeavor
  3. assay
  4. essay
  5. seek
  6. strive
  7. undertake
  8. venture
  9. effort
  10. aim
  11. begin
  12. entreat
  13. experiment
  14. explore
  15. fish
  16. hunt
  17. probe
  18. pursue
  19. search
  20. shot
  21. solicit
  22. stab
  23. start
  24. trial
  25. wage
  26. set about
Antonyms:
  1. be lazy
A trying to do or make something
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. try
  2. crack
  3. effort
  4. endeavor
  5. essay
  6. go
  7. offer
  8. stab
  9. trial
  10. shot
  11. take
  12. assay
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. conative

Words Related to Attempt

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. See syn. study at
  2. attempt-to
  3. fail
  4. abortive attempt
  5. tendency
  6. attemp
  7. inability

Attempt Sentence Examples

  • This would be the only attempt they would make.

  • I smiled in an attempt to calm her down.

  • He accepted the food well enough, but made no attempt to feed himself.

  • She gave up her attempt at relaxing, and abandoned the lawn chair.

  • I'll attempt to relate my thoughts and feeling as accurately as possible.

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