Cool MateAttempt vs Endeavor vs Seek vs Strive vs Test
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Attempt
Top 2000 (comum)B2noun
Endeavor
FormalTop 3000 (comum)B1
Seek
Top 2000 (comum)B2verb
Strive
Top 2000 (comum)C1verb
Test
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun
Mais formal: EndeavorMais comum: Test
| Attempt | Endeavor | Seek | Strive | Test | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈtempt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈtempt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ɪnˈdɛv.ər//🇺🇸 //ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ// | 🇬🇧 /["/siːk/","/siːks/","/sɔːt/","/ˈsiːkɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/siːk/","/siːks/","/sɔːt/","/ˈsiːkɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/straɪv/","/straɪvz/","/strəʊv/","/straɪvd/","/ˈstrɪvn/","/ˈstraɪvɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/straɪv/","/straɪvz/","/strəʊv/","/straɪvd/","/ˈstrɪvn/","/ˈstraɪvɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/test/"]/🇺🇸 /["/test/"]/ |
| Significado | Tentar fazer alguma coisa.To try to do something. | Tentar fazer algo com afinco.To try hard to do something. | Tentar encontrar algo ou alguém.To look for something or try to find it. | Trabalhar duro para conseguir algo.To work hard to achieve something. | Uma prova para ver o que você sabe ou sabe fazer.An exam to check knowledge or skills. |
| Exemplo | Her attempt to climb the mountain was met with several challenges. | We will endeavor to meet the project deadline. | I need to seek help from a professional for my anxiety. | We encourage all members to strive for the highest standards. | I have a math test tomorrow and I need to study. |
| Registro | Neutro | Formal | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 3000 (comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | B2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | A1 |
| Classe gramatical | noun | verb | verb | noun | |
| Colocações | successful, abortive, botched, make, succeed in, abandon, succeed, fail, in an/the attempt, attempt at, attempt by, an attempt on somebody’s life, at the first, second, etc. attempt, in the first, second, etc. attempt, successful, abortive, botched, make, succeed in, abandon, succeed, fail, in an/the attempt, attempt at, attempt by, an attempt on somebody’s life, at the first, second, etc. attempt, in the first, second, etc. attempt | make an endeavor, a noble endeavor, personal endeavor | aggressively, avidly, eagerly, continue to, for, in, highly sought after | hard, mightily, desperately, after, against, for | demanding, difficult, gruelling/grueling, do, sit, take, result, score, conditions, in a/the test, on a/the test, test in, exhaustive, extensive, rigorous, number, series, have, undergo, carry out, take place, confirm something, demonstrate something, result, data, statistics, test for, test on, exhaustive, extensive, rigorous, number, series, have, undergo, carry out, take place, confirm something, demonstrate something, result, data, statistics, test for, test on, good, critical, crucial, pose, provide, put somebody/something to the test, case, the acid test, the litmus test, stand the test of time |
| Antônimos | abandon, give up, quit | abandon, give up, stop | ignore, neglect, overlook | relax, surrender, give up | guess, ignore, neglect |
| Erros comuns | 'Attempted to' is often confused with 'tried to'., Learners sometimes use 'attempt' without an object, which is incorrect., Confusion between 'attempt' (to try) and 'achieve' (to succeed). | Confused with 'endeavor' vs 'endeavoured'; not all varieties use the British spelling., Using 'endeavor' without stating what is being endeavored., Incorrectly using 'endeavor' in everyday casual speech. | Confused with 'look for' — 'seek' is more formal., Using 'seek' without an object — it usually needs something to seek., Mixing 'seek' with 'find' — they have different meanings. | 'Strive' is often confused with 'strive for'; remember it needs 'to' before a verb., Some learners use 'strived' as the past tense, but it's 'strove' or 'strived' depending on context., Mixing up 'strive' with 'thrive' due to similar sounds. | Confused with 'testify' — they mean different things., Using 'test' as a countable noun incorrectly., Mixing up 'tested' and 'testing’ in verb forms. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'tentativa' ao se referir a tentar alcançar algo, especialmente quando o resultado é incerto. É adequado tanto em contextos falados quanto escritos, mas pode soar um pouco formal em conversas casuais.Use 'attempt' when referring to trying to achieve something, especially when the outcome is uncertain. It's suitable in both spoken and written contexts but may sound a bit formal in casual conversation. | Usado em contextos formais, como em ambientes acadêmicos ou escrita profissional. Evitar em conversas casuais.Use in formal contexts, such as academic settings or professional writing. Avoid in casual conversations. | Use 'seek' em contextos mais formais ou neutros. Não é muito comum no dia a dia. Em vez disso, você pode dizer 'look for'. Evite usar em situações muito informais.Use 'seek' in formal or neutral contexts. It is not common in everyday conversations. Instead, you might say 'look for'. Avoid using it in very casual situations. | Use 'strive' em contextos onde você quer enfatizar o esforço em direção a um objetivo. É apropriado em situações formais e informais, mas pode soar um pouco exagerado em conversas casuais.Use 'strive' in contexts where you want to emphasize effort towards a goal. It's appropriate in both formal and informal situations but may sound overly dramatic for casual conversations. | Geralmente usado na escola ou em cursos para ver se você aprendeu. Também pode ser usado para testar coisas, tipo um produto ou uma ideia. Evite usar em conversas muito informais, a não ser que seja gíria.Used in educational contexts for quizzes or exams. Can also refer to trials in scientific or real-world situations. Avoid in informal contexts unless using slang. |
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Perguntas frequentes: Attempt vs Endeavor vs Seek vs Strive vs Test
Qual é a diferença entre Attempt, Endeavor, Seek, Strive e Test?
Attempt: To try to do something. Endeavor: To try hard to do something. Seek: To look for something or try to find it. Strive: To work hard to achieve something. Test: An exam to check knowledge or skills.
Qual é mais formal: Attempt, Endeavor, Seek, Strive e Test?
Endeavor é a mais formal entre elas.
Qual é mais comum: Attempt, Endeavor, Seek, Strive e Test?
Test é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.
Qual é mais avançada: Attempt, Endeavor, Seek, Strive e Test?
Strive é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.
Attempt, Endeavor, Seek, Strive e Test estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Attempt: B2, Endeavor: B1, Seek: B2, Strive: C1, Test: A1 na escala CEFR.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Attempt: Her attempt to climb the mountain was met with several challenges. Endeavor: We will endeavor to meet the project deadline. Seek: I need to seek help from a professional for my anxiety. Strive: We encourage all members to strive for the highest standards. Test: I have a math test tomorrow and I need to study.
Posso usar Attempt, Endeavor, Seek, Strive e Test de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Attempt, Endeavor, Seek, Strive e Test são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.