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earnestly attempt
[ˈɜːrnɪstli əˈtempt]
verb phrase
tentar sinceramente
1.
to make a serious and determined effort to do something; to try hard with genuine intention
She earnestly attempted to learn French before her trip to Paris.
Ela tentou sinceramente aprender francês antes de sua viagem a Paris.
2.
to strive with conviction and commitment towards achieving a goal
The team earnestly attempted to win the championship despite the odds.
O time tentou sinceramente vencer o campeonato apesar das dificuldades.
Synonyms
try hard
make a genuine effort
strive earnestly
endeavor sincerely
exert oneself
make an honest attempt
Antonyms
half-heartedly try
make no effort
neglect
ignore
abandon
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tentar sinceramente
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
tentar de verdade
informal variant
São Paulo
tentar sinceramente
standard usage
Portugal
tentar sinceramente
equivalent formal usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
give it one's best shot
put one's heart into it
make a concerted effort
leave no stone unturned
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