The Meaning of ATTEMPT – ATTEMPT in a Sentence

Easily remember the meaning of ATTEMPT by examining pictures associated with sentence examples.

This video provides 3 illustrated examples of ATTEMPT in a sentence. Take a moment to look at the picture, then listen and read the sentence example. Then make sure you understand the sentence. Look up in a dictionary any other words you do not understand.

At the end of the video, common collocations are listed in which the word ATTEMPT is often found. You will also find a list of common synonyms.

Now you know the meaning and definition of ATTEMPT, make a conscious effort over the next one or two days to use the word in your English conversation.

Here is a transcript of the video: What is the Meaning and Definition of ATTEMPT?

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ATTEMPT (n. v.)
Pronounced: uh◦TEMPT with the stress on the 2nd syllable.

Definition:
to try or make an effort to achieve or complete a difficult task or action

The clipart shows a pole vaulter just clearing the bar.

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The picture shows the now disused Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on Alcatraz Island, San Francisco.

The sentence reads: There were 14 escape attempts from Alcatraz prison, San Francisco Bay, during the time it was in use, from 1934 to 1963.

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The picture shows a loaf of bread which has sunk in the middle.

The sentence reads: Her first attempt at making bread was a bit of a disaster!

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In the picture shows Donald M. Campbell, the British speed record breaker.

The sentence reads: Donald Campbell died in 1967 (age 45) in a high-speed crash, while attempting to break the world water speed record.*

*He remains the only person to break both world land and water speed records in the same year, 1964.

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ATTEMPT means: to try or make an effort to achieve or complete a difficult task or action

Synonyms include:

try
endeavor
experiment
strive
effort

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Common Collocations

first attempt
successful attempt
failed attempt
escape attempt
honest attempt
attempt to (do something)

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If you are interested in the meaning of ATTEMPT, and seeing ATTEMPT in a sentence, be sure to check another word from The Illustrated Dictionary:
The Meaning of PARALLEL – PARALLEL in a Sentence

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