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- pronunciation:
tempt
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
attempts, attempting, attempted |
| definition: |
to try or seek; undertake.
They attempted to force their way in, but the security guards overpowered them.[verb + infinitive
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I think you're attempting an impossible task.He attempted to escape from prison, but he was caught.[verb + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- essay, try, undertake, venture
- similar words:
- aim, aspire, seek, tackle
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| related words: |
endeavor, struggle, try, undertake |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an effort put forth in order to achieve or accomplish an end.
Many attempts to climb Mount Everest have failed.I was amazed that my first attempt at making a soufflé was successful.The bystanders made no attempt to help the victim.- synonyms:
- effort, endeavor, essay, try
- similar words:
- bid, crack, go, pass, push, trial, undertaking, venture
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| definition 2: |
an act of violence, usu. unsuccessful.
An attempt was made on the mayor's life last night.- synonyms:
- attack
- similar words:
- assault
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| related words: |
test, whirl |
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