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Definition of attempted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
failed trytried but not completed successfully
- The attempted rescue was called off due to weather.
2.
legalTECH. describing a crime not successfully committedTECH.
- He was charged with attempted robbery.
Expressions with attempted
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non-fatal act where someone tries to end their own life
The hospital provided counseling after the patient's attempted suicide.
the crime of trying to kill someone
He was charged with attempted murder after the incident.
criminal act of trying to steal by threat or force but failing
The suspect was charged with attempted robbery after fleeing the store empty-handed.
criminal act of trying to deceive for unfair or illegal financial gain
The company reported the email scam as attempted fraud to the authorities.
crime of trying to force sexual activity without actually completing it
He was arrested and charged with attempted rape after the attack.
Origin of attempted
Latin, attemptare (to try)
Terms with attempted included in their meaning
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attempt
deserving to be tried or attempted
new experience
subject or activity not previously attempted or experienced
attack
attempted bombing using explosives in shoes
uncertain attempt
attempted despite uncertainty
attempted again
tried again after a failure
possible
able to be tried or attempted
legality
invalidating an attempted marriage due to legal reasons
attempted
subjected to an attempt or effort
effort
attempted with effort and determination
attempt
attempted or tried
warning
statement or indication that violent terror attacks may be planned or attempted
Examples of attempted in a sentence
Despite the attempted negotiation, no agreement was reached. He faced charges for attempted murder. The attempted burglary was foiled by the alarm.
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- French:avorté, tenté, ...
- German:versucht, ...
- Italian:tentato, ...
- Spanish:intentado, en grado de tentativa, ...
- Portuguese:fracassado, tentado, ...
- Chinese:未遂的, 未遂, ...
- Japanese:未遂の, 未遂の犯罪の, ...
- Arabic:مُحاوَل, شُروع, ...
- Hebrew:נִסָּיוֹן, בְּנִסָּיוֹן, ...
- Russian:неудавшийся, ...
- Ukrainian:невдалий, спроба, ...
- Hindi:असफल, प्रयासरत, ...
Definition of attempt - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
effortaction of trying to achieve something
- Her attempt to climb the mountain was successful.
2.
violenceTECH. attack with intent to harmTECH.
- There was an attempt on his life last night.
3.
sportsTECH. effort to break a sports recordTECH.
- He made an attempt to break the world record.
Verb
goal seekingmake an effort to do something, especially despite difficulty
- He attempted to climb the wall but slipped near the top.
Expressions with attempt
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minimal effort to show compliance
The company made a token attempt to address the complaints.
effort that is poorly planned or executed
His presentation was a half-baked attempt and failed to impress the audience.
try to harm or kill someone
They made an attempt on the king's life.
final effort to achieve something
He made a last-ditch attempt to save the company.
effort made without enthusiasm or energy
His apology was just a half-hearted attempt to avoid punishment.
making an effort to do something
He studied all night in an attempt to pass the exam.
effort to kill someone
The police investigated the attempt on his life.
effort to kill someone
Police foiled an attempt on the senator's life outside the courthouse.
to lose one's life while trying to do something
He knew he might die in the attempt to save her.
deliberate effort to kill a targeted person for planned serious reasons
The leader survived an assassination attempt during the public parade.
act of trying to kill someone
The police investigated the attempt on his life.
organized effort to achieve a goal
There was a concerted attempt to improve the company's public image.
try to kill a person
The villain made an attempt on the king's life.
try to end one's own life
He made an attempt on his life last year.
effort to gain control of a company
The company's takeover attempt was met with resistance from the board.
Origin of attempt
Latin, ad (to) + temptare (to try)
Examples of attempt in a sentence
The attempt to break the record drew a large crowd. The police thwarted an attempt to rob the bank. An attempt was made to sabotage the event. His attempt at the marathon was impressive. The athlete's attempt was recorded in the history books. I will attempt to fix the engine myself.
They attempted to negotiate a better contract.
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- French:tentative, tenter, ...
- German:Versuch, versuchen, ...
- Italian:tentativo, tentare, ...
- Spanish:intento, intentar, ...
- Portuguese:tentativa, tentar, ...
- Chinese:尝试, 试图, ...
- Japanese:試み, 試みる, ...
- Arabic:مُحاوَلَة, حَاوَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:נִסָּיוֹן, לְנַסּוֹת, ...
- Russian:попытка, пытаться, ...
- Ukrainian:спроба, спробувати, ...
- Hindi:प्रयास, कोशिश करना, ...
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