Synonyms for attempted

Grammar : Verb

Spell : uh-tempt

Phonetic Transcription : əˈtɛmpt

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Définition of attempted

Origin : late 14c., from Old French attempter (14c.), earlier atenter "to try, attempt, test," from Latin attemptare "to try" (cf. Italian attentare, Old Provençal, Portuguese attentar, Spanish atentar), from ad- "to, upon" (see ad-) + temptare "to try" (see tempt). Related: Attempted; attempting.

verb try, make effort

Example sentences :

Attempted fratricide is not a common happening in gentle families.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

If he had been strong he would have attempted to break her at once, but he was not strong.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

This was the first time I ever attempted to escape and gain my freedom.
Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson

She essayed to introduce Gracie; not one of them attempted a bow.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

Had he been on this side of the water he might have attempted something upon us.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

He realized that his conduct was too flagrant to admit of defense, so he attempted none.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

If he had attempted to hurry matters, he would have got nothing at all.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

Twice the English attempted to board the enemy, and twice were repulsed.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

I see she has not attempted to lower me in my child's opinion.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

The husband was moved: he got up and attempted to take her hand.
Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

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