attempts Definition
an effort to achieve or complete a difficult task or action.
Using attempts: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "attempts" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He made several attempts to climb the mountain.
Example
The team's attempt to win the championship fell short.
Example
She succeeded on her third attempt at the exam.
attempts Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for attempts
Phrases with attempts
Example
I'm going to make an attempt to fix the car myself.
Example
The president survived an attempt on his life.
attempted murder
the crime of trying to kill someone
Example
He was charged with attempted murder after shooting his neighbor.
Origins of attempts
from Old French 'attempter', from Latin 'attemptare', from 'ad-' (to) + 'temptare' (to try)
Summary: attempts in Brief
'Attempts' [əˈtɛm(p)ts] refer to efforts to achieve or complete a difficult task or action. It can be used in phrases like 'make an attempt,' 'attempt on someone's life,' and 'attempted murder.' Examples include 'He made several attempts to climb the mountain' and 'She succeeded on her third attempt at the exam.'
