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- [uh-tempt]
- /əˈtɛmpt/
- /əˈtemptɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-tempt]
- /əˈtɛmpt/
Definitions of attempted word
- adjective attempted An attempted crime or unlawful action is an unsuccessful effort to commit the crime or action. 3
- adjective attempted used to describe an action that someone has unsuccessfully tried to carry out 3
- verb with object attempted to make an effort at; try; undertake; seek: to attempt an impossible task; to attempt to walk six miles. 1
- verb with object attempted Archaic. to attack; move against in a hostile manner: to attempt a person's life. 1
- verb with object attempted Archaic. to tempt. 1
- noun attempted an effort made to accomplish something: He made an attempt to swim across the lake. 1
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Origin of attempted
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Anglo-French atempter < Latin attemptāre to test, tamper with. See at-, tempt
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Parts of speech for Attempted
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attempted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
attempted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for attempted
adjective attempted
- undertaken — to take upon oneself, as a task, performance, etc.; attempt: She undertook the job of answering all the mail.
- ventured — an undertaking involving uncertainty as to the outcome, especially a risky or dangerous one: a mountain-climbing venture.
- adventured — Simple past tense and past participle of adventure.
Antonyms for attempted
noun attempted
- retreated — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
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