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1. attempt
noun. ['əˈtɛmpt'] earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something.
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Antonyms
Rhymes with Attempt
- contempt
- unkempt
- exempt
How do you pronounce attempt?
Pronounce attempt as əˈtɛmpt.
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UK - How to pronounce attempt in British English
How do you spell attempt? Is it attept ?
A common misspelling of attempt is attept
Sentences with attempt
1. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Wash your hands before you attempt to remove the cat hair.
2. Verb, base form
If you are unsure of which switch controls the unit, do not attempt this process.
3. Noun, singular or mass
Some people look to homemade dog food in an attempt to prevent or reverse health problems.
Quotes about attempt
1. In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd.
- Miguel de Cervantes
2. Fashion is only the attempt to realize art in living forms and social intercourse.
- Francis Bacon
3. Love is the attempt to form a friendship inspired by beauty.
- Marcus Tullius Cicero