make an attempt

phrase

: to try

We both made an attempt to be friendly despite recent arguments.

Examples of make an attempt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Prosecutors said the two officers didn't make an attempt to stop him or call over the radio to say Garcia left. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026

Bored with golfing and grilling, the underlying motivation for returning to London is to make amends with the people in his life, and to make an attempt at being a better mentor, father, and human being. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026

Crivello said the purpose of restitution it to make an attempt to compensate a victim for losses to the best extent possible. — Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 16 Oct. 2025

Natalie and Stephanie, and Tucker and Eric are first to make an attempt at the pins, but Taylor and Kyland land the Express Pass — a huge advantage right out of the gate! — Nick Caruso, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for make an attempt

• contempt
• exempt
• preempt
• unkempt
• empt
• tempt
• nonexempt