attempt
attempt is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, attempt is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofattempt
- The action of trying at something.
Example: "It was worth the attempt."
- An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt.
Example: "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)"
- 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"
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