attempt meaning
attempt :
try, effort
noun
▪ He made an attempt to solve the problem.
▪ He tried to solve the problem.
▪ Their attempts were unsuccessful.
▪ Their efforts did not work.
paraphrasing
▪ try – attempt
▪ effort – try
▪ endeavor – attempt
attempt :
try, endeavor
verb
▪ She attempted to lift the box.
▪ She tried to lift the box.
▪ They attempted the difficult task.
▪ They endeavored the difficult task.
paraphrasing
▪ try – make an attempt
▪ endeavor – make an effort
▪ venture – attempt
Pronunciation
attempt [əˈtempt]
The stress is on the second syllable 'tempt' and sounds like 'uh-TEMPT'.
attempt [əˈtempt]
The noun and verb have the same pronunciation.
Common phrases and grammar about attempt
attempt - Common meaning
noun
try, effort
verb
try, endeavor
Part of Speech Changes for "attempt"
▪ attempts (noun) – multiple tries
▪ attempted (adjective) – tried
Common Expressions with "attempt"
▪ make an attempt – try to do something
▪ attempt to solve – try to solve
▪ unsuccessful attempt – failed try
▪ abandon an attempt – give up trying
Important examples of attempt in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, attempt is used to mean a try or effort to do something.
Example of a confusing word: attend (to be present at)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, attempt is used as both a noun and a verb, and questions may ask to choose the correct part of speech or form.
attempt
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
make an attempt
means 'to try to do something' used when talking about trying to achieve a goal.
make a final attempt
means 'to try one last time'.
Differences between similar words and attempt
attempt
,
try
differences
Attempt is more formal or implies greater effort than try.
attempt
,
endeavor – attempt
differences
Attempt is used for a specific try, while endeavor implies ongoing effort.
Words with the same origin as attempt
The origin of attempt
attempt comes from the Latin 'adtemptare', meaning 'to try or test'.
Word structure
The prefix is 'ad' (to), the root is 'tempt' (try), and there is no suffix. Attempt means 'to try'.
Words with the same origin
The root of attempt is 'tempt'. Words with the same root include 'tempt' and 'temptation'.
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