Attempt vs Endeavor vs Seek vs Strive vs Try

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Attempt

Top 2000 (comum) B2 noun

Endeavor

Formal Top 3000 (comum) B1

Seek

Top 2000 (comum) B2 verb

Strive

Top 2000 (comum) C1 verb

Try

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 verb

Mais formal: Endeavor Mais comum: Try

	Attempt	Endeavor	Seek	Strive	Try
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/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/traɪ/","/traɪz/","/traɪd/","/ˈtraɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/traɪ/","/traɪz/","/traɪd/","/ˈtraɪɪŋ/"]/
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.	fazer um esforço para fazer algo to make an effort to do something
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 will try my best to finish the project on time.
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	verb
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	desperately, frantically, furiously, decide to, dare (somebody) to, bother to, be just trying to do something, be only trying to do something, give up trying, desperately, frantically, furiously, decide to, dare (somebody) to, bother to, be just trying to do something, be only trying to do something, give up trying
Antônimos	abandon, give up, quit	abandon, give up, stop	ignore, neglect, overlook	relax, surrender, give up	give up, quit, avoid
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.	Using 'try' with a noun instead of a verb (e.g., 'try a bike' instead of 'try riding a bike'), Confusing 'try' with 'test' — 'try' suggests effort, while 'test' implies evaluation, Using 'try' without context, making the intention unclear
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.	Use 'try' ao sugerir tentativas. É adequado para ambientes informais e formais. Evite usá-lo com resultados absolutos, pois transmite esforço em vez de garantia. Use 'try' when suggesting attempts. It's suitable for informal and formal settings. Avoid using it with absolute outcomes, as it conveys effort rather than guarantee.

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Attempt

Perguntas frequentes: Attempt vs Endeavor vs Seek vs Strive vs Try

Qual é a diferença entre Attempt, Endeavor, Seek, Strive e Try?

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. Try: to make an effort to do something

Qual é mais formal: Attempt, Endeavor, Seek, Strive e Try?

Endeavor é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais comum: Attempt, Endeavor, Seek, Strive e Try?

Try é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Qual é mais avançada: Attempt, Endeavor, Seek, Strive e Try?

Strive é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Attempt, Endeavor, Seek, Strive e Try estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Attempt: B2, Endeavor: B1, Seek: B2, Strive: C1, Try: 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. Try: I will try my best to finish the project on time.

Posso usar Attempt, Endeavor, Seek, Strive e Try de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Attempt, Endeavor, Seek, Strive e Try 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.