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- Dictionaryattempt/əˈtɛm(p)t/
verb
- 1. make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult): "she attempted a comeback in 2001"
noun
- 1. an effort to achieve or complete a difficult task or action: "an attempt to halt the bombings"
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ATTEMPT definition: 1. to try to do something, especially something difficult: 2. the act of trying to do something…. Learn more.
The meaning of ATTEMPT is to make an effort to do, accomplish, solve, or effect. How to use attempt in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Attempt.
8 meanings: 1. to make an effort (to do something) or to achieve (something); try 2. to try to surmount (an obstacle) 3. to try.... Click for more definitions.
noun. an effort made to accomplish something: He made an attempt to swim across the lake. Synonyms: endeavor, try. an attack or assault: an attempt upon the leader's life. attempt. / əˈtɛmpt / verb. to make an effort (to do something) or to achieve (something); try. to try to surmount (an obstacle) to try to climb.
It's an honest effort to do something. Your attempt to bake a birthday cake may look like a disaster, but the birthday boy will appreciate the effort anyway. The noun attempt can also mean an attack on a person or place, but in this case, it's best to hope that the attempt is not on your life.
ATTEMPT definition: 1. If you make an attempt to do something, you try to do it: 2. an attempt to kill someone 3. to…. Learn more.
Definition of attempt noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
