I. verb
Synonyms: try 5, assay, endeavor, essay, offer, seek, strive, struggle, undertake
Related Word: begin, commence, inaugurate, initiate, start; venture
Idioms: give (something) a try, take a crack ( or whack) at
Contrasted words: accomplish, achieve, effect, execute, fulfill, perform; attain, compass, gain, reach
Antonyms: succeed
II. noun
an effort made to do or accomplish something
made a determined attempt to improve her writing
Synonyms: endeavor, essay, hassle, striving, struggle, trial, try, undertaking
Related Word: care, effort, pains, trouble; beginning, commencement, initiation, offer, shy, start
Contrasted words: accomplishment, achievement, attainment, finish, fulfillment