Attempt

Synonyms of attempt

• effort
• try
• strive
• endeavor
• undertake

Antonyms of attempt

• complete
• accomplish
• achieve
• attain
• succeed

Collocations of attempt

successful attempt

Frequency: 75 %

Her successful attempt at the audition landed her the lead role.

make an attempt

Frequency: 70 %

He decided to make an attempt at solving the difficult puzzle.

failed attempt

Frequency: 60 %

Despite his failed attempt, he was determined to try again.

final attempt

Frequency: 50 %

This was her final attempt to convince him to change his mind.

first attempt

Frequency: 45 %

On his first attempt, he managed to score a perfect 10.

Idiomatic Expressions for attempt

• Phrase: futile attempt
  Meaning: an attempt that is pointless or doomed to fail
  Usage: Her futile attempt to fix the broken vase only made it worse.