attempt

noun
UK: /əˈtempt/
US: /əˈtempt/

  1. An effort to do something, especially something difficult.

    1. I made an attempt to fix the car. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rescue attempt was successful, and everyone was saved from danger. [ ] [ ]

  2. An act of trying to achieve something.

    1. This is my second attempt at the exam. [ ] [ ]
    2. His attempt to break the world record ended in failure, but he will try again. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

venture endeavor try struggle effort
attempt verb

  1. To try to do something, especially something difficult.

    1. I will attempt to climb the mountain. [ ] [ ]
    2. Do not attempt to operate the machine without proper training. [ ] [ ]

  2. To try to accomplish or achieve something.

    1. They attempt to negotiate a peaceful resolution. [ ] [ ]
    2. She will attempt to finish the project by the end of the week, even though she's busy. [ ] [ ]
attempt transitive-verb

  1. Try to seize.

    1. The man attempt snatching her purse. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mugger attempt attack on his victim was stopped by the police. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "attempt" in English means: An effort to do something, especially something difficult., An act of trying to achieve something..

The phonetic transcription of "attempt" is /əˈtempt/ in British English and /əˈtempt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "attempt": venture, endeavor, try, struggle, effort.

Example usage of "attempt": "I made an attempt to fix the car.". More examples on the page.