Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To try to achieve or complete something that's often challenging or difficult.
Attempt
/əˈtempt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He made an attempt to climb the mountain.Her attempt to fix the car was successful.
Etymology:
From Middle English attempte, from Old French attempter, from Latin attemptāre, which means to try or test.
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