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ATTEMPTS Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word attempts. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word attempts. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For ATTEMPTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for attempts, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
act activity crime initiate law-breaking move pioneer
Phrases (2)
criminal offencecriminal offense

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