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attempt

/əˈtɛmpt/

Meanings
  • verb

    An effort or attempt to do something.

  • noun

    A trial or an attempt, especially one that fails.


Pronunciation
  1. /əˈtɛmpt/



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Synonyms

effort , try , take a run at , take a stab at
Rhymes
Words rhyming with attempt
chasm , rhythm , clasp , nasm
Homonyms
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  1. Attempt () : A type of military fortification

  2. Attempt () : An attempt to communicate with an alien civilization


Homophones
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  1. Attemptant (French) : A person who attempts

  2. Attenpt () : A type of military fortification


Variants
List of all variants of attempt 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
Forms
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attempted, attempting, attempts


Etymology
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From Old French essaimer, from es- 'out' + essaim 'dust' (from sain 'health'). The meaning 'make an attempt' developed in English in the late 15th century.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'attempt' contains the letter 'a' four times.

  2. In chess, a player may make an attempt to checkmate their opponent's king with a move called an 'attempted checkmate'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Effort: Related to the concept of putting energy and resources into achieving a goal.

  2. Trial: Related to the legal concept of testing the validity of a claim or accusation.


Culture
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In literature, the word 'attempt' is often used to describe a character's effort to achieve a goal or overcome a challenge. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', Raskolnikov makes several attempts to cover up his crime but ultimately fails.

How to Memorize "attempt"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself making an attempt to accomplish a task, such as lifting a heavy weight or solving a puzzle.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'attempt' with the idea of trying or making an effort.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'A T Try Making Effort' to remember the meaning of 'attempt' as 'making an effort'.


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