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attempting
verb
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Divide attempting into syllables:

at · tempt · ing

How to pronounce attempting:

Definition of attempting:

attempting (verb):
to make an effort (to do or achieve something)
to make an effort to do, accomplish, solve, or effect

Synonyms for attempting:

aim
do your best to
endeavoring
endeavour
essay
essaying
experiment
have a crack at
have a go at
have a shot at
have a stab at
jump through hoops
make an attempt
make an effort
seek
seeking
strive
striving
struggle
tackle
take on
take the bit between your teeth
try
try your hand at
trying
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Antonyms for attempting:

avoiding
bypassing
disregarding
dodging
evading
forgetting
ignoring
neglecting
omitting
overlooking
overpassing
shirking

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