Synonyms for

Attempted

Verb / ʌˈtemptɪd / Another word for attempted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make an effort to do something, especially something difficult

Synonyms & similar words

attempt try seek assay setabout undertake essay tried undertook endeavored aimed strived assayed sought worked hoped aspired planned conspired plotted designed intended proposed tested experimented ventured

Synonyms by register

Formal

endeavored undertook strove pursued

Informal

tried went for had a go at gave it a shot

Literary

ventured assay essay

Antonyms

succeeded accomplished achieved completed fulfilled realized

Common collocations

  • attempted to escape
  • attempted suicide
  • attempted murder
  • attempted to steal
  • attempted to break
  • attempted to climb
  • attempted to reach

Word family

noun attempt
verb attempt
adjective attempted
adverb attemptedly

Usage note

The word 'attempted' is often used in legal contexts, such as 'attempted murder'. It implies an effort was made, but not necessarily a successful one.

Example sentences

  1. He attempted to fix the toy but it was too broken.
  2. She attempted to bake a cake but it didn't turn out well.
  3. The team attempted to win the game but lost in the end.
  4. I attempted to learn a new language but it was difficult.
  5. The magician attempted a new trick in his show.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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