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What is another word for Attempt? – 129 Attempt Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    try effort endeavor attempt undertaking venture enterprise exertion struggle bid offer proposition overture initiative move maneuver tactic strategy ploy gambit foray sortie sally essay trial test experiment undertaking quest pursuit endeavor venture enterprise

    Meaning of Attempt

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "attempt" means to make an effort to do something, especially something difficult, or to try to achieve a particular goal.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "attempt" as to try to do or accomplish something, or to make an effort to accomplish something.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "attempt" as to try to do something, especially something that you are not sure you can do.

    Example Uses

    • She made an attempt to learn a new language, but it was more difficult than she expected.
    • The company will attempt to expand its market share by introducing new products.
    • He attempted to break the world record in the marathon, but fell short by a few seconds.
    • The government made an attempt to resolve the conflict through diplomatic means.
    • The hikers attempted to climb the mountain, but had to turn back due to bad weather.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    abandon abandon ship acquiesce back down back off back out bow out capitulate cease cede concede defer desist discontinue drop forgo give in give up halt relinquish renounce retreat stand down stop surrender yield