Simple meaning
What does Attempt mean?
Attempt means to try.
Dictionary definition
To try to do something, especially when it may be difficult.
Example sentences
Attempt in a sentence
easy
I will attempt the hard puzzle.
medium
Our class attempted a longer reading passage today.
hard
Her first attempt did not work, but she learned and improved.
Synonyms
Words like Attempt
tryUse for making an effort to do something.
undertakeUse for beginning a task with purpose.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Attempt word family
Base word
attempt
verb
attempt
Base form.
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What does attempt mean?
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