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ATTEMPT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Attempt.

How to pronounce attempt:

US

Attempt - as a noun

Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

Example: "Made an effort to cover all the reading material"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
effort12endeavor12endeavour13try6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of attacking

Example: "Attacks on women increased last year"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attack12

Attempt - as a verb

Enter upon an activity or enterprise

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
set aboutundertake14

Example Sentences

"She will attempt to climb Mount Everest next year."
"He attempted to fix the broken dishwasher."
"The team is going to attempt a new strategy."
"I attempted to bake a cake, but it didn't turn out well."
"The police attempted to apprehend the suspect."
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Word Game Points

Is ATTEMPT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, attempt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ATTEMPT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ATTEMPT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, attempt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ATTEMPT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is ATTEMPT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, attempt is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ATTEMPT has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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