Attempted — synonyms, definition

1. attempted (Adjective)

attempted (Adjective) — Tried unsuccessfully. ex. "attempted murder"

2. attempted (Verb)

assayed essayed set about sought tried undertook

attempted (Verb) — Make an effort to accomplish something. ex. "The police attempted to stop the thief"

attempted (Verb) — Enter upon an activity or enterprise.

acted initiated moved pioneered adventured chanced endeavored endeavoured fought gambled gave it a try gave it a whirl groped had a go hazarded laid on the line picked up the gauntlet put on the line ran a risk risked strove struggled took a chance took a dare • • •