CEFR A2

attempt

verb

Meaning

To try to do something, especially something difficult.

Examples

She will attempt the exam again next week.
They attempted to break the world record.

Synonyms: try, endeavor, strive, undertake

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attempt (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈtempt/

Definition

To try to do something, especially something difficult.

Examples

She will attempt the exam again next week.
They attempted to break the world record.
He attempted to fix the car himself.

How to Use attempt

attempt to do something (prepositional phrase): To try to perform an action. — "He will attempt to swim across the lake."
attempt on someone's life (collocation): To try to kill someone. — "There was an attempt on the president's life."

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