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attempting

Pronunciation: [əˈtɛmptɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use attempting in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “effort”

(verb) to try to do something. When you are attempting something, it means you are making an effort to reach a goal or complete a task, even if you are not sure you can do it.

Example

She is attempting to learn how to ride a bike without training wheels.

Example

He is not attempting to study for the test, so he might not do well.

Example

What are you attempting to achieve with your project?

Context: “challenge”

(verb) to make an effort to do something difficult. When you attempt something challenging, it means you are trying to do something that may take a lot of work or skill.

Example

They are attempting to climb the highest mountain in the world.

Example

She is not attempting to finish that hard puzzle because it seems too tough.

Example

Are you attempting to solve that tricky problem on your own?

How to pronounce attempting

Pronunciation: [əˈtɛmptɪŋ]

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