CEFR B1

attempting

verb

Meaning

Making an effort to achieve or complete something, especially something difficult.

Examples

She is attempting to break the world record for the fastest marathon.
He spent hours attempting to fix the broken computer.

Synonyms: try, endeavor, strive, undertake

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attempting (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: [əmˈtemptɪŋ]

Definition

Making an effort to achieve or complete something, especially something difficult.

Examples

She is attempting to break the world record for the fastest marathon.
He spent hours attempting to fix the broken computer.
They are attempting to negotiate a peace treaty between the two nations.

How to Use attempting

attempt to do something (prepositional phrase): To try to do something. — "He is attempting to learn a new language."
attempt on someone's life (collocation): To try to kill someone. — "The president survived an assassination attempt."

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