attempted
|at/tempt/ed|
/əˈtɛmptɪd/
(attempt)
try or test
Etymology
'attempt' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'attempter,' where 'at-' meant 'to' and 'tempter' meant 'to try.'
'attempter' transformed into the Middle English word 'attempten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'attempt.'
Initially, it meant 'to try or test,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make an effort to achieve or complete something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'attempt'.
She attempted to climb the mountain last year.
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Adjective 1
tried or made an effort to do something, but not necessarily successful.
The attempted rescue was called off due to bad weather.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 04:34