attempt; effort; endeavor; endeavour; try




earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

"made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"

Type of:
  • activity

Types:
  • batting
  • best
  • worst
  • bid; play
  • crack; fling; go; pass; whirl; offer
  • essay
  • foray
  • contribution; part; share
  • liberation
  • mug's game
  • power play; squeeze play; squeeze
  • seeking
  • shot; stab
  • shot
  • striving; nisus; pains; strain
  • struggle; battle
  • takeover attempt
  • test; trial; run
  • test; trial


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