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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
/ 蓹藞迟蓻尘辫迟 /
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
- 补迟藞迟别尘辫迟别谤, noun
- 补迟藞迟别尘辫迟补产濒别, adjective
Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms
- 补迟路迟别尘辫迟顎卆路产颈濒顎僫路迟测 noun
- 补迟路迟别尘辫迟顎僡路产濒别 adjective
- 补迟路迟别尘辫迟顎侥谤 noun
- 辩耻补顎却颈-补迟路迟别尘辫迟顎 verb
- 谤别顎卆迟路迟别尘辫迟顎 verb (used with object)
- un顎叢钩俾烦俦鸪颈璩兕僡路产濒别 adjective
- 耻苍顎卆迟路迟别尘辫迟顎侥诲 adjective
- 耻苍顎卆迟路迟别尘辫迟顎僫苍驳 adjective
- 飞别濒濒顎-补迟路迟别尘辫迟顎侥诲 adjective
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of attempt1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"It is another attempt to politicise and abuse the legal process in order to persecute Israel," he said.
They took a taxi to Whitechapel and bought a tent from Argos, then, with the intention of trying to go abroad despite not having their passports, they attempted to get to Plymouth by taxi.
Another attempt to signal to Washington that the Kremlin has only the best of intentions?
Mac-Albert Hengari was arrested on Saturday after allegedly attempting to bribe the victim, now 21, to withdraw the case against him, the police say.
"It shouldn't cost people to flee domestic abuse," says Gemma, who has moved house three times in an attempt to escape an abusive relationship.
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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 补迟迟别尘辫迟腻谤别, meaning 鈥渢o test or tamper with.鈥 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鈥檚 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 鈥渢ry.鈥
My attempt of expressing how thankful we are for you guys !
鈥 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
鈥 Thoughts of Dog庐 (@dog_feelings)
Tintin A & B will attempt to beam 鈥渉ello world鈥 in about 22 hours when they pass near LA
鈥 Elon Musk (@elonmusk)
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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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