Looking for the meaning of the word ATTEMPT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ATTEMPT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Attempt
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French attempter, from Latin attemptare, from ad- ‘to’ + temptare ‘to tempt’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈtɛm(p)t
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult)
Short Definition:make effort to do
Examples:- she attempted a comeback in 2001
- troops shot civilians who attempted to flee
Word: Attempt
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈtɛm(p)t
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an effort to achieve or complete a difficult task or action
Short Definition:effort to achieve something
Examples:- an attempt to halt the bombings
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