Attempted
/əˈtɛmptɪd/
verbBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
Questions
Definitions
1
To make an effort to do or achieve something.
/əˈtɛmptɪd/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To try to do something, especially something difficult.
She attempted to solve the puzzle.
💡 Simply: To try to do something.
More Examples
2
They attempted a daring escape.
How It's Used
General
"He attempted to climb the mountain."
Legal
"She was charged with attempted murder."
From the verb "attempt", ultimately derived from the Old French "atempter" meaning "to try, to test."
The word's usage has remained relatively consistent throughout history, primarily focusing on the act of trying to achieve something.
Memory tip
Think of 'tempt' - it's like you're tempted to try something challenging.
Practice
Base: attempt
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Usage
40%Spoken
60%Written