Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
attempted
verb
/əˈtɛmptɪd/
Definition
Made an effort to achieve or accomplish something.
Examples
- She attempted to climb the mountain but had to turn back due to bad weather.
- He attempted to solve the puzzle before looking at the clues.
- The researchers attempted to find a cure for the disease.
Meaning
To try to do something, often used to describe efforts that may not succeed.
Synonyms
- tried
- endeavored
- attempted
- strived
