Attempt and Cope

Attempt

Attempt verb - To make an effort to do.

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

Nearby Words: attempted, attempting

Cope verb - To meet one's day-to-day needs.

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Attempt and cope are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attempt" instead a verb "Cope".

Nearby Words: coped, coping

Mama Boucher appears to be an expy of Margaret White from Carrie, until it's explained that her behavior was only an attempt to cope with her heartbreak.

Source: Film / The Waterboy
He eventually moved across the country as part of his attempt to cope with his experiences on the island.

Source: Stranger in a Familiar Land
People generally commit suicide, or attempt suicide, because they are simply unable to cope with life and with their emotions.

Source: Suicide as Comedy

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