Dec 1, 2011 · The meaning of ATTEMPT is to make an effort to do, accomplish, solve, or effect. How to use attempt in a sentence.

ATTEMPT definition: 1. to try to do something, especially something difficult: 2. the act of trying to do something…. Learn more.

ATTEMPT definition: to make an effort at; try; undertake; seek. See examples of attempt used in a sentence.

Your attempt to bake a birthday cake may look like a disaster, but the birthday boy will appreciate the effort anyway. The noun attempt can also mean an attack on a person or place, but in this case, it's …

In British English, if a sportsman or sportswoman makes an attempt on a sporting record, they try to beat it. In American English you say that they make an attempt to break it.

1. to make an effort at; try; undertake: to attempt a difficult task. 2. Archaic. to attack; move against in a hostile manner: to attempt a person's life. 3. Archaic. to tempt. n. 4. an effort made to accomplish …

Nov 15, 2025 · attempt (third-person singular simple present attempts, present participle attempting, simple past and past participle attempted) I attempted to sing, but my throat was too hoarse. A group …

at•tempt /əˈtɛmpt/ v. undertake: [~ + object] They attempted a long hike. [~ + to + verb] will attempt to finish the race. [~ + verb-ing] She attempted walking across the tightrope. an effort made to …

attempt definition: action of trying to achieve something. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "half-baked attempt", "last …

Definition of attempt noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.