attempt

/ətˈɛmpt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
   “made an effort to cover all the reading material”
2. the act of attacking
   “attacks on women increased last year”

verb

1. make an effort or attempt
   “He tried to shake off his fears”
2. enter upon an activity or enterprise

Synonyms for attempt

• effort
• endeavor
• endeavour
• try
• attack
• seek
• essay
• assay
• undertake
• set about

Words that rhyme with attempt

• tempt
• preempt
• contempt
• exempt
• unkempt
• empt