transitive verb

Make an effort to achieve or complete (something, typically a difficult task or action)

she attempted a comeback in 1989

try,strive,aim,venture,endeavour,seek,set out,do one’s best,do all one can,do one’s utmost,make an effort,make every effort,spare no effort,give one’s all,take it on oneself

noun

An act of trying to achieve something, typically one that is unsuccessful or not certain to succeed.

an attempt to halt the bombings

effort,endeavour,try,bid,venture,trial,experiment