Attempt and Appoint

Attempt

Attempt verb - To make an effort to do.

Appoint and attempt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Appoint" instead a verb "Attempt".

Nearby Words: attempted, attempting

Appoint

Appoint verb - To decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority.

Attempt and appoint are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attempt" instead a verb "Appoint".

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

people attempt people appoint people
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