Attempting

10 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Making an effort to achieve or complete something; trying to do or accomplish a task. The act of endeavouring to perform an action.

“She is attempting to break the world record for the marathon.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/

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Synonyms

tryingendeavouringstrivingseeking

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Wordle

10-letter word; too long for standard Wordle

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Scrabble

Worth 16 points; double T and good vowel placement

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