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attempt
[ uh-tempt ]
verb (used with object)
- to make an effort at; try; undertake; seek:
to attempt an impossible task; to attempt to walk six miles.
- Archaic. to attack; move against in a hostile manner:
to attempt a person's life.
- Archaic. to tempt.
noun
- an effort made to accomplish something:
He made an attempt to swim across the lake.
Synonyms: ,
- an attack or assault:
an attempt upon the leader's life.
attempt
/ əˈɛ /
verb
- to make an effort (to do something) or to achieve (something); try
- to try to surmount (an obstacle)
- to try to climb
they will attempt the north wall of the Eiger
- archaic.to attack
- archaic.to tempt
noun
- an endeavour to achieve something; effort
- a result of an attempt or endeavour
- an attack, esp with the intention to kill
an attempt on his life
Usage
Derived Forms
- ˈٱٱ, noun
- ˈٱٲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·ٱa·i·ٲ noun
- ·ٱa· adjective
- ·ٱİ noun
- ܲȴ-·ٱ verb
- a·ٱ verb (used with object)
- un·ٱa· adjective
- ܲa·ٱĻ adjective
- ܲa·ٱiԲ adjective
- ɱ-·ٱĻ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of attempt1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
She is charged with the murder of three relatives and the attempted murder of another, with the case centring on a beef wellington lunch at her house in July 2023.
His updated lawsuit attempted to steer the case away from 1st Amendment issues and instead claim “60 Minutes” was a fraudulent product that harmed viewers in Texas.
Santa Ana police said, some protesters threw objects at the second house and attempted to break down a fence.
Georgescu is now banned from running, and was detained, facing a criminal investigation including attempting to overthrow constitutional order.
But putting off efforts to prepare the UK for the changing climate in an attempt to save cash would be "a huge mistake" and could increase economic damage in the long run, Baroness Brown said.
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More About Attempt
does attempt mean?
An attempt is an effort made to complete a task, as in My attempt to go to the concert failed when my car broke down.
To attempt means to try to complete a task, as in When Riddhi attempted to run to better her health, she found that she really enjoyed it too.
When you attempt something, you are making some kind of effort, whether or not you succeed. To attempt is to try.
Example: Louise attempted to make bread, but she forgot to add yeast to the recipe.
Where does attempt come from?
The first records of the term attempt come from the 1300s. It comes from the Latin ٳٱ, meaning “to test or tamper with.” When you attempt something, you test your ability to do that thing.
Less commonly, an attempt is also an attack, especially an attack that is meant to kill. If someone makes an attempt on a leader’s life, for example, it means that someone tried to kill that leader. When a murder or other crime is tried but fails, we call that an attempted crime, such as attempted murder or attempted robbery, and the person who made the attempt may be found guilty of breaking the law.
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are some other forms related to attempt?
- attemtability (noun)
- attemptable (adjective)
- attempter (noun)
- unattempted (adjective)
are some synonyms for attempt?
are some words that share a root or word element with attempt?
are some words that often get used in discussing attempt?
How is attempt used in real life?
Attempt is another way to say “try.”
My attempt of expressing how thankful we are for you guys !
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson)
the human just got home. and once they are settled. i will carefully attempt. to remove a sock from their foot. using the most delicate of nibbles. so they know i missed them
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings)
Tintin A & B will attempt to beam “hello world” in about 22 hours when they pass near LA
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk)
Try using attempt!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for attempt?
A. neglect
B. seek
C. try
D. undertake
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