Attempt and Strive

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Attempt

Attempt verb - To make an effort to do.

Usage example: don't even attempt walking on your broken foot

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Strive is a synonym for attempt in try topic. In some cases you can use "Strive" instead a verb "Attempt", when it comes to topics like activity, behaviour. popular alternative

Nearby Words: attempted, attempting

Strive

Strive verb - To make an effort to do.

Usage example: let us strive to make the most of this opportunity

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Attempt is a synonym for strive in try topic. You can use "Attempt" instead a verb "Strive", if it concerns topics such as activity, behaviour, try for. popular alternative

Nearby Words: striving, striven

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nothing	attempt nothing	strive nothing
version	attempt version	strive version
war	attempt war	strive war

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