Attempt
noun
To try to do something or achieve a goal.
She made an attempt to pass her driving test.
Often appears as...
- make an attempt
- failed attempt
verb
To try to do something or make an effort.
He attempted to climb the mountain but failed.
Often appears as...
- attempt to climb
- attempt to solve
noun
An effort to commit a crime.
He was arrested for an attempted robbery.
Often appears as...
- attempted robbery
- attempted murder
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
verb
To try to undertake a task or challenge.
He attempted a difficult jump in the competition.
Often appears as...
- attempt a jump
- attempt a record
noun
To try to do something or achieve a goal.
She made an attempt to pass her driving test.
Often appears as...
- make an attempt
- failed attempt
verb
To try to do something or make an effort.
He attempted to climb the mountain but failed.
Often appears as...
- attempt to climb
- attempt to solve
noun
An effort to commit a crime.
He was arrested for an attempted robbery.
Often appears as...
- attempted robbery
- attempted murder
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
verb
To try to undertake a task or challenge.
He attempted a difficult jump in the competition.
Often appears as...
- attempt a jump
- attempt a record
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
Use 'attempt' when speaking about trying something that requires significant effort or skill.
She made an attempt to learn the violin in a week.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Nuance
'Attempt' often implies uncertainty of success but a willingness to try anyway.
His attempt to apologize seemed sincere, despite the outcome.
Pro Tip 3/3Implication of Effort
Using 'attempt' suggests personal effort, not a casual or accidental action.
She made an earnest attempt to resolve the conflict.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
Use 'attempt' when speaking about trying something that requires significant effort or skill.
She made an attempt to learn the violin in a week.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Nuance
'Attempt' often implies uncertainty of success but a willingness to try anyway.
His attempt to apologize seemed sincere, despite the outcome.
Pro Tip 3/3Implication of Effort
Using 'attempt' suggests personal effort, not a casual or accidental action.
She made an earnest attempt to resolve the conflict.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
Use 'attempt' when speaking about trying something that requires significant effort or skill.
She made an attempt to learn the violin in a week.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Nuance
'Attempt' often implies uncertainty of success but a willingness to try anyway.
His attempt to apologize seemed sincere, despite the outcome.
Pro Tip 3/3Implication of Effort
Using 'attempt' suggests personal effort, not a casual or accidental action.
She made an earnest attempt to resolve the conflict.
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Video examples
At what moment are you...
weighing patients immediately before and after death in an attempt to prove it. Though his experiments were discredited, much like the rest of vitalism, traces of his theory still come up in popular culture. But where do all these discredited theories leave us? What we now know is that life is not contained
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What does it mean to be...
and may need to entrust their lives to smugglers to help them cross borders. Whereas some people seek safety with their families, others attempt passage alone and leave their loved ones behind with the hopes of being reunited later. This separation can be traumatic and unbearably long.
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Killer whale society PIPE...
him from attempting escape by diving finally you may have noticed a few smaller whales beginning to show up next to the blue these are young killer whales who were incorporated into the hunt as the blue became more and more weary this serves as an important lesson
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What does this symbol...
The symbol is unfortunately creating widespread issues for the very people and families it's meant to help. The recent redesigns have attempted with some success to acknowledge concerns over the current symbol. But some think that a complete redesign is in order.
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The science of static...
in an attempt to restore the neutral charge equilibrium. And this quick movement of electrons, called static discharge, is what we recognize as that sudden spark. This process doesn't happen with just any objects. Otherwise you'd be getting zapped all the time.
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The truth about bats -...
and always decontaminate your gear after visiting a cave. If you have unwanted bats living in an attic or barn, contact your local government to safely and humanely relocate us. And if you come across a bat, do not attempt to handle it,
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How did Dracula become...
without paying royalties. Despite changes in character names and minor plot points, the parallels were obvious, and the studio was sued into bankruptcy. To prevent more plagiarism attempts, Stoker's widow decided to establish copyright
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These Divers Search For...
people they threw overboard when you're trying to engage in this subject of slavery there are no easy conversations the work is in the attempt to to tell the truth to confront to help people reckon with this history
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Elon Musk talks Twitter,...
just obsessed with truth and and so the obsession with truth is why i studied physics because physics attempts to understand the truth the truth of the universe
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Giant Horse Conch &...
But in a world of snail paces, the conch is something of a Ferrari. It calls for desperate measures. Exhausted by the effort of its last-ditch attempt,
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At what moment are you...
weighing patients immediately before and after death in an attempt to prove it. Though his experiments were discredited, much like the rest of vitalism, traces of his theory still come up in popular culture. But where do all these discredited theories leave us? What we now know is that life is not contained
Video examples
What does it mean to be...
and may need to entrust their lives to smugglers to help them cross borders. Whereas some people seek safety with their families, others attempt passage alone and leave their loved ones behind with the hopes of being reunited later. This separation can be traumatic and unbearably long.
Video examples
Killer whale society PIPE...
him from attempting escape by diving finally you may have noticed a few smaller whales beginning to show up next to the blue these are young killer whales who were incorporated into the hunt as the blue became more and more weary this serves as an important lesson
Video examples
What does this symbol...
The symbol is unfortunately creating widespread issues for the very people and families it's meant to help. The recent redesigns have attempted with some success to acknowledge concerns over the current symbol. But some think that a complete redesign is in order.
Video examples
The science of static...
in an attempt to restore the neutral charge equilibrium. And this quick movement of electrons, called static discharge, is what we recognize as that sudden spark. This process doesn't happen with just any objects. Otherwise you'd be getting zapped all the time.
Video examples
The truth about bats -...
and always decontaminate your gear after visiting a cave. If you have unwanted bats living in an attic or barn, contact your local government to safely and humanely relocate us. And if you come across a bat, do not attempt to handle it,
Video examples
How did Dracula become...
without paying royalties. Despite changes in character names and minor plot points, the parallels were obvious, and the studio was sued into bankruptcy. To prevent more plagiarism attempts, Stoker's widow decided to establish copyright
Video examples
These Divers Search For...
people they threw overboard when you're trying to engage in this subject of slavery there are no easy conversations the work is in the attempt to to tell the truth to confront to help people reckon with this history
Video examples
Elon Musk talks Twitter,...
just obsessed with truth and and so the obsession with truth is why i studied physics because physics attempts to understand the truth the truth of the universe
Video examples
Giant Horse Conch &...
But in a world of snail paces, the conch is something of a Ferrari. It calls for desperate measures. Exhausted by the effort of its last-ditch attempt,
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Love is the attempt to form a friendship inspired by beauty.
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I only got 'War and Peace' on the third attempt.
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There was an attempt on my life.
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E. O. Wilson
American Scientist
It's obvious that the key problem facing humanity in the coming century is how to bring a better quality of life - for 8 billion or more people - without wrecking the environment entirely in the attempt.
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Zainab Salbi
Iraqi Activist
Being a leader for me is about having the courage to speak the truth, and live the truth, despite attempts to silence our thoughts, feelings, and past experiences.
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Albert Einstein
German Physicist
The attempt to combine wisdom and power has only rarely been successful and then only for a short while.
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Samuel Johnson
English Writer
Almost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess.
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Henry James
American Writer
The only reason for the existence of a novel is that it does attempt to represent life.
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Philippe Petit
French Celebrity
I focus, I invent, I transform, I challenge, I attempt, I observe, I perform.
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Vincent Van Gogh
Dutch Painter
What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?
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Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Statesman
Love is the attempt to form a friendship inspired by beauty.
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Kenneth Branagh
Irish Actor
I only got 'War and Peace' on the third attempt.
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Jovenel Moise
Haitian Politician
There was an attempt on my life.
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