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attempt


Definition: Meaning of, attempt in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈtɛm(p)t /

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attempt attempts
[countable]
  1. an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult
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  2. an attempt on somebody's life an act of trying to kill someone, especially someone famous or important
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
attempt attempted attempted
Present Participle Third Person Singular
attempting attempts
[transitive]
  1. to try to do something, especially something difficult
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  2. attempted murder/suicide/rape etc an act of trying to kill or harm someone, kill yourself etc
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