Synonyms for

Attempt

Verb / ʌˈtempt / Another word for attempt — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make an effort to do something.

Synonyms & similar words

attack try effort endeavour seek assay setabout undertake essay endeavor try endeavor strive seek aim undertake venture assay test experiment essay

Synonyms by register

Formal

endeavor undertake strive assay

Informal

try give it a shot have a go take a crack

Literary

venture essay trial

Antonyms

abstain desist halt stop quit surrender yield

Common collocations

  • make an attempt
  • first attempt
  • successful attempt
  • failed attempt
  • attempt to do
  • attempt to solve
  • attempt to escape

Word family

noun attempt
verb attempt
adjective attemptable

Usage note

While 'attempt' can be used as a noun or verb, it's more common as a verb. As a noun, it often implies a single effort, which may or may not be successful.

Example sentences

  1. I will attempt to solve this puzzle.
  2. She will attempt to bake a cake.
  3. He will attempt to jump over the hurdle.
  4. They will attempt to swim across the pool.
  5. We will attempt to finish our homework before dinner.

Quotes

  • Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out. -Robert Collier
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. -Steve Jobs
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. -Theodore Roosevelt

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