Definition
Definition of attempting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
effortRare trying to do somethingRare
- She is attempting a new recipe for dinner.
- He is attempting to climb the mountain.
- They are attempting a new business venture.
Expressions with attempting
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trying to do something that cannot be done
He was attempting the impossible by trying to climb the mountain without gear.
Origin of attempting
Latin, attemptare (to try)
Terms with attempting included in their meaning
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skill test
test your ability by attempting a task or activity
explaining
attempting to explain or justify with logical reasons
failure
attempting something without success
prediction
attempting to predict future events
violence
attacking or attempting to attack
fertility
actively attempting to become pregnant
aspiring
attempting or desiring to achieve something
persuasive
attempting to persuade or coerce
resignation
attempting is the only option available
legal crime
the crime of attempting or threatening violence
relationship
attempting to gain approval or favor
business
individual attempting hostile takeover of a company
sales
attempting to sell something in an annoying way
security
specialized group testing security by attempting breaches
emotional connection
attempting to connect with someone emotionally
mental health
person attempting suicide by jumping
social media
attempting to gain influence or power through social media
figurative
accept doing easier steps first before attempting more difficult tasks
technology
attempting to initiate encounters via Bluetooth messages
trying to
attempting to do something
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- French:essayant, ...
- German:probierend, ...
- Italian:provando, ...
- Spanish:tratando, ...
- Portuguese:tentando, ...
- Chinese:尝试的, ...
- Japanese:試みている, ...
- Arabic:مُحاوِل, ...
- Hebrew:מְנַסֶּה, ...
- Russian:пробующий, ...
- Ukrainian:намагаючись, ...
- Hindi:कोशिश कर रही है, ...
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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