Looking for the meaning of the word ATTEMPTING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ATTEMPTING 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
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