ATTEMPT

AT ·TEMPT 2 syllables

B1 · Intermediate 📏 7 letters 🎲 Scrabble 11 ✅ valid word

Useful in everyday and work contexts.

noun
  1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
  2. the act of attacking

💬 Examples

  • "made an effort to cover all the reading material"
  • "wished him luck in his endeavor"
  • "attacks on women increased last year"
  • "they made an attempt on his life"

🔗 Similar words

effortendeavorendeavourtryattack
verb
  1. make an effort or attempt
  2. enter upon an activity or enterprise

💬 Examples

  • "He tried to shake off his fears"
  • "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"

🔗 Similar words

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