Collocations with "attempt"
39 collocations found
Categories
ADJECTIVE + NOUN(13)VERB + NOUN(4)NOUN + NOUN(2)valiant + NOUN(1)unsuccessful + NOUN(1)TAKEOVER + NOUN(1)VERB + TAKEOVER(1)SUMMIT + NOUN (top of a mountain)(1)suicide + NOUN(1)VERB + suicide(1)succeed in + NOUN(1)sabotage + NOUN(1)VERB + rescue(1)VERB + reconciliation(1)escape + NOUN(1)VERB + escape(1)deliberate + NOUN(1)NOUN + NOUN (violent change of government)(1)comeback + NOUN(1)VERB + comeback(1)blackmail + NOUN(1)HEADWORD + noun(1)PHRASES(1)
attempt a comeback
To try to return to a former successful state.
ill-fated attempt
describes an effort to do something that ultimately failed
attempt a stunt
To try to perform a difficult or dangerous stunt.
concerted attempt
A coordinated attempt made by a group.
attempt a feat
To try to perform a feat, without guarantee of success.
attempt a manoeuvre
To try to perform a manoeuvre, especially a difficult one.
valiant attempt
A brave and determined try to do something, especially when it is difficult or has failed.