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attempted

/ætˈɛmɪtɪd/ verb · British & US

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What does attempted mean?

verb

Past participle of attempt. Made an effort to do something.

Example

"She attempted to climb the mountain but had to turn back."

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Etymologically related

attempt attempter attempting attemptive

Synonyms for attempted

tried endeavored sought strived pursued ventured

Antonyms of attempted

succeeded achieved accomplished

Rhymes with attempted

attempted detented infented intented