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I will attempt the hard puzzle.
What does Attempt mean?
Attempt means to try.
Dictionary definition
To try to do something, especially when it may be difficult.
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Our class attempted a longer reading passage today.
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Her first attempt did not work, but she learned and improved.
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WordAttempt.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningAttempt means to try.
ExampleExample: I will attempt the hard puzzle.
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- Syllables
- uh · tempt
- Strongest beat
- tempt
- Ending
- tempt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tempt.
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