He attempted suicide.
He attempted suicide.
English
attempt
əˈtempt, əˈtɛmpt
Meaning: to try to do something, especially something difficult
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | attempt |
| 3rd person singular present | attempts |
| Present participle | attempting |
| Past | attempted |
| Will future | will attempt |
| Going-to future | going to attempt |
| Imperative negative | don't attempt / do not attempt |
Example sentences
He attempted to climb the mountain without any oxygen.
He attempted to climb the mountain without any oxygen.
The report attempts to synthesize findings from several different studies.
The report attempts to synthesize findings from several different studies.
Usage Notes
Often implies that the task is challenging or that success is not guaranteed.
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