CEFR A2

attempted

verb

Meaning

Tried to do or achieve something, especially something difficult.

Examples

He attempted to escape from prison.
She attempted a comeback after a long break from acting.

Synonyms: tried, endeavored, strove, undertook

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attempted (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈtɛmptɪd/

Definition

Tried to do or achieve something, especially something difficult.

Examples

He attempted to escape from prison.
She attempted a comeback after a long break from acting.
The company attempted to merge with its competitor.

How to Use attempted

attempt to do (prepositional phrase): To try to perform an action. — "They attempted to climb the mountain."
attempt on someone's life (collocation): To try to kill someone. — "There was an attempt on the president's life."

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