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attempts

[əˈtɛm(p)ts]

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

  • to try to do something, especially something that is difficult

    Example

    I'm going to make an attempt to fix the car myself.

  • attempt on someone's life

    an act of trying to kill someone

    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)

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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.'