attempt
Translation
to attempt, to try, to endeavor
Examples
He will attempt to break the record.
He will attempt to break the record.
She attempted a difficult dive.
She attempted a difficult dive.
Grammar Patterns
to attempt ((to-inf)) to try to do (sth.) He will attempt to break the record.
to attempt ((sth.)) to try (sth.) She attempted a difficult dive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: try, endeavor, seek
Etymology
From Old French 'atempter', from Latin 'attemptare', from 'ad-' (to) + 'temptare' (to try, test).
Memory Tips
It's a more formal word for 'try'. Think of 'tempting' fate by trying something difficult.