
Fail
Effort Implication
Using 'fail' suggests the person tried but did not reach their goal.

Despite studying, he failed the test.
Result Oriented
'Fail' focuses on the outcome, not the process or effort involved.

She failed to achieve her sales target.
Common Collocations
Often used with opportunities or tasks one didn't succeed in.

He failed his driving test again.
Compare with
AbortCome to nothingFizzleFlopFlunkLet downMiss
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