ATTEMPTED
(adj.sat, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Attempted.
How to pronounce attempted:
US
Attempted - as an adjective satellite
Tried unsuccessfully
Example: "Attempted murder"
Attempted - as a verb
To try.
Example: "A group of 80 budding mountaineers attempted kilimanjaro, but 30 of them didn't make it to the top."
To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.
To try to win, subdue, or overcome.
Example: "One who attempts the virtue of a woman"
To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.
Example: "To attempt the enemy's camp"
Attempted - as an adjective
Tried, with the connotation of failure.
Example: "An attempted coup."
Example Sentences
"He made an attempted robbery at the bank but was quickly apprehended."
"The police managed to stop the attempted break-in."
"The attempted murder was premeditated and carefully planned."
"She was charged with attempted fraud for forging financial documents."
"The attempted escape from prison was unsuccessful."
Word Game Points
Is ATTEMPTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, attempted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ATTEMPTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is ATTEMPTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, attempted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordATTEMPTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is ATTEMPTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, attempted is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordATTEMPTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
