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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:

undertakeendeavoringstruggleseekaimessaytrystrivingexperimentstrive
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Antonyms for attempting:

omittingoverlookingignoringdisregardingevadingneglectingdodging

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