ATTEMPTS Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word attempts. (close relations)
attempting
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| aims | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) • the action of directing something at an object • the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies verb • point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards • propose or intend • move into a desired direction of discourse • specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal • direct (a remark) toward an intended goal • have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal | ||||||
| assays | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an appraisal of the state of affairs • a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components • a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance • a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc. verb • analyze (chemical substances) • make an effort or attempt | ||||||
| endeavors | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) • earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something verb • attempt by employing effort | ||||||
| experiments | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation • the testing of an idea • a venture at something new or different verb • to conduct a test or investigation • try something new, as in order to gain experience | ||||||
| seeks | verbv | |||||
noun • the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk verb • try to get or reach • try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of • make an effort or attempt • go to or towards • inquire for | ||||||
| strives | verbv | |||||
verb • attempt by employing effort • to exert much effort or energy | ||||||
| tackles | verbv | |||||
noun • the person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team • gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails • gear used in fishing • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards • (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground verb • accept as a challenge • put a harness • seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball | ||||||
| tests | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • trying something to find out about it • any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc • a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge • the act of undergoing testing • the act of testing something • a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins verb • put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to • test or examine for the presence of disease or infection • examine someone's knowledge of something • show a certain characteristic when tested • achieve a certain score or rating on a test • determine the presence or properties of (a substance) • undergo a test | ||||||
| tries | verbv | |||||
noun • earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something verb • make an effort or attempt • put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to • put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of • take a sample of • examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process • give pain or trouble to • test the limits of • melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities • put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice | ||||||
| undertakes | verbv | |||||
verb • enter upon an activity or enterprise • accept as a challenge • promise to do or accomplish • enter into a contractual arrangement • accept as a charge | ||||||
| try | verbv | |||||
noun • earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something verb • make an effort or attempt • put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to • put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of • take a sample of • examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process • give pain or trouble to • test the limits of • melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities • put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice | ||||||
| effort | nounn | |||||
noun • earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something • use of physical or mental energy; hard work • a notable achievement • a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end | ||||||
| assay | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • an appraisal of the state of affairs • a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components • a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance • a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc. verb • analyze (chemical substances) • make an effort or attempt | ||||||
| attack | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) • an offensive move in a sport or game • intense adverse criticism • ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation • the act of attacking • a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase • a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition • the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) • strong criticism verb • launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with • attack in speech or writing • take the initiative and go on the offensive • attack someone physically or emotionally • set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task • begin to injure | ||||||
| endeavor | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) • earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something verb • attempt by employing effort | ||||||
| endeavour | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) • earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something verb • attempt by employing effort | ||||||
| essay | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an analytic or interpretive literary composition • a tentative attempt verb • make an effort or attempt • put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to | ||||||
| seek | verbv | |||||
noun • the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk verb • try to get or reach • try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of • make an effort or attempt • go to or towards • inquire for | ||||||
| undertake | verbv | |||||
verb • enter upon an activity or enterprise • accept as a challenge • promise to do or accomplish • enter into a contractual arrangement • accept as a charge | ||||||
| set about | verbv | |||||
verb • begin to deal with • enter upon an activity or enterprise • take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | ||||||