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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 yvlog 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
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of attempt1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
They attempted to resuscitate him, but he was declared dead minutes later.
In January, as he defied attempts to arrest him, the president told supporters that he was watching their rallies on YouTube livestream.
To the audition, he "wore oversize gonky Australian shorts in nausea green" in an attempt to put the producers off, he wrote in his autobiography.
But his announcement on Friday does raise several questions, which BBC Sport attempts to address.
These latest revelations show how much Andrew had become an isolated figure after his disastrous 2019 BBC Newsnight interview - as well as the palace intrigue surrounding his attempts to recover his position.
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More About Attempt
What 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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What are some other forms related to attempt?
- attemtability (noun)
- attemptable (adjective)
- attempter (noun)
- unattempted (adjective)
What are some synonyms for attempt?
What are some words that share a root or word element with attempt?
What 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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