Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 10+ users

attemp


Meanings
  • Noun

    An attempt is an action taken to accomplish a task or goal.

    - "He made several attempts to fix the car."
    - "She took an attempt at solving the math problem."
    - "The explorers made numerous attempts to reach the North Pole."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with attemp
ramp , camp , champ
Variants
List of all variants of attemp that leads to same result
attempt , attemptable , attempted , attempting , attempts , made an attempt , attempt suicide , an attempt on someone's life , make an attempt , make an attempt on someone's life , make an attempt on (someone's) life , make an attempt on life , make no attempt
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French atenter, atenter 'to attempt, try, undertake', from a- 'to' + tentare 'to strive, endeavour'.


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. The word 'attempt' is used in law to refer to an action or proceeding taken before a court.

  2. In the game of chess, a player can make an attempt to capture an opponent's piece by moving their own piece to a square occupied by the opponent's piece.

  3. In the game of darts, a player can make several attempts to hit a particular target area.

  4. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout makes several attempts to understand the concept of prejudice.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. Effort: The act of putting energy and work into achieving a goal. An attempt requires effort.

  2. Undertaking: A task or project that one undertakes. Making an attempt is starting a new undertaking.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The concept of attempting something is present in various aspects of human culture. In literature, characters often face challenges and make attempts to overcome them. In art, the theme of attempting something can be seen in paintings and sculptures. In music, songs are written about making attempts to achieve goals or to win someone's love.

How to Memorize "attemp"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the word 'attempt' written out.
    - Imagine yourself making an attempt to do something.
    - Visualize the different definitions and examples of the word.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'attempt' with the idea of trying to accomplish a goal.
    - Think of the word 'effort' when you see the word 'attempt'.
    - Associate the word with the idea of making progress towards a goal.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the first letter 'A' in 'attempt' stands for 'action' or 'activity'.
    - Think of the word 'try' which rhymes with 'attempt' to help remember the meaning.


Memorize "attemp" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize attemp is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.