Attempted: meaning, definitions and examples
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attempted
[ əˈtɛmptɪd ]
try, effort
The term 'attempted' refers to the action of trying or making an effort to accomplish something. It implies that the action was initiated but may not have been successful. 'Attempted' is often used in legal contexts to describe efforts to commit a crime without completing the act. It can also be used in everyday language to describe efforts in various situations, highlighting the act of trying rather than the outcome.
Synonyms
endeavored, sought, strived, tried.
Examples of usage
- She attempted to climb the mountain.
- The student attempted to solve the complex problem.
- He attempted to fix the broken machine.
- They attempted a new recipe for dinner.
Translations
Translations of the word "attempted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tentou
🇮🇳 प्रयास किया
🇩🇪 versucht
🇮🇩 mencoba
🇺🇦 спробував
🇵🇱 próbował
🇯🇵 試みた
🇫🇷 tenté
🇪🇸 intentó
🇹🇷 denedi
🇰🇷 시도했다
🇸🇦 حاول
🇨🇿 pokoušel
🇸🇰 pokúsil
🇨🇳 尝试了
🇸🇮 poskušal
🇮🇸 reyndi
🇰🇿 талпынды
🇬🇪 ცდილი
🇦🇿 cəhd etdi
🇲🇽 intentó
Etymology
The word 'attempted' is derived from the verb 'attempt,' which comes from the Latin 'attemptare,' a form of 'temptare,' meaning to try or to test. The word evolved through Middle English as 'attempte,' which further developed in use during the late 14th century. As English evolved, 'attempt' became a more formalized term used in legal and academic contexts to denote efforts made towards a specific goal. It is frequently used in legal language, particularly when discussing incomplete actions or efforts that did not culminate in success, indicating both the action taken and its potential ramifications.