attempting

/əˈtɛm(p)t/

verb

Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult)

she attempted a comeback in 2001

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 effort to achieve or complete a difficult task or action.

an attempt to halt the bombings

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