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attempt

/ə'tɛmpt/

Synonyms of attempt Antonyms of attempt Examples of attempt Usage of attempt Parts of attempt Definition that contains attempt Words sounding like attempt Explanation of attempt

verb
make an effort or attempt
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"The police attempted to stop the thief"

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assay essay seek try

type of:
move act
verb
enter upon an activity or enterprise
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set about undertake

type of:
pioneer initiate
noun
the act of attacking
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"they made an attempt on his life"

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attack

type of:
law-breaking criminal offense crime criminal offence
noun
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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effort endeavor endeavour try

type of:
activity

Antonyms of attempt

come stay best worst fail defend refrain inactivity stand still unstrain uninitiate