attempts
verb · noun
Form of attempt , third-person singular of attempt.
Simple meaning
To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
uhtehmptsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
əˈtɛmpts
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.
“A group of 80 budding mountaineers attempted Kilimanjaro, but 30 of them didn't make it to the top.”
To try to win, subdue, or overcome.
“One who attempts the virtue of a woman.”
noun
The action of trying at something.
An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt.
“1584 No man can charge us of any attempt against the realm. (Allen's Defence Of English Catholics, cited after Edinburgh review 1883, p. 378).”
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.
Used this way, attempts is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
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Tryverb
“A group of 80 budding mountaineers attempted Kilimanjaro, but 30 of them didn't make it to the top.”
Assaultnoun
“1584 No man can charge us of any attempt against the realm. (Allen's Defence Of English Catholics, cited after Edinburgh review 1883, p. 378).”
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Inflected forms
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Make an effort or attempt.
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