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attempted   (TTS Sound)

The verb attempt has 2 senses

• try, seek, attempt, essay, assay -- (make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world")


• undertake, set about, attempt -- (enter upon an activity or enterprise)

The adj attempted has 1 sense

• attempted -- (tried unsuccessfully; "attempted murder")