reattempt

at·tempt

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Definitions of reattempt word

verb with object reattempt to make an effort at; try; undertake; seek: to attempt an impossible task; to attempt to walk six miles. 1
verb with object reattempt Archaic. to attack; move against in a hostile manner: to attempt a person's life. 1
verb with object reattempt Archaic. to tempt. 1
noun reattempt an effort made to accomplish something: He made an attempt to swim across the lake. 1
noun reattempt an attack or assault: an attempt upon the leader's life. 1

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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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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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