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attempting Definition and Meaning in English (attempting definition)

verb
Synonyms:tryingendeavoringstriving
Quick Answer • Definition

Attempting definition: To make an effort to achieve or complete something, especially something difficult or new.

Definitions of Attempting

  1. 1verb

    To make an effort to achieve or complete something, especially something difficult or new.

Example Sentences

casual

“He is attempting to learn a new language.”

casual

“The team is attempting to break the world record.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

abandoninggiving up

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveattempt
past tenseattempted
past participleattempted
nounattempt
agent nounattempter

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Attempting definition: To make an effort to achieve or complete something, especially something difficult or new.
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'Attempting' translates to 'attempting' in English. Attempting definition: To make an effort to achieve or complete something, especially something difficult or new.
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