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Definition

verb. tried to do something or make it happen.

Example Sentence

The old mountaineer attempted to scale the cliff.

More Example Sentences

He attempted to solve the hard puzzle.

Synonyms

tried; endeavored

Antonyms

abandoned; gave up

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Rhymes

  • empted
  • tempted

  • attempted
  • exempted
  • preempted
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