attempt

Definition

Examples

Our first attempt to contact the supplier was unsuccessful.

Word Family

Synonyms

• effortearnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
• endeavora purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
• tryearnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

Collocations

• Easy attempt to call
  to attempt to call, meaning to make an effort or attempt
• Medium first attempt at negotiation
  describing first attempt at negotiation (the first or highest in an ordering or series)
• Hard abortive attempt at acquisition
  describing abortive attempt at acquisition (failing to accomplish an intended result)
• Very Hard desperate attempt to stay solvent
  describing desperate attempt to stay solvent (a person who is frightened and in need of help)