attempt
Definition
1.- The action of trying at something. 2.- An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt. 3.- To try.
Pronunciation
/əˈtɛmpt/
Explanation
1.- It was worth the attempt. 2.- 1584 No man can charge us of any attempt against the realm. (Allen's Defence Of English Catholics, cited after Edinburgh review 1883, p. 378). 3.- A group of 80 budding mountaineers attempted Kilimanjaro, but 30 of them didn't make it to the top.
Details
- Category: Verbs
- Sign Language: Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
- Region: México
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