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attempted

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/əˈtɛmptɪd/


attempt
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Sense: Noun: try
Synonyms:
try Collocations, endeavor Collocations, endeavour (UK), go Collocations (informal), pass Collocations, shot Collocations (informal), stab Collocations (informal), crack Collocations (informal), whack Collocations (informal), whirl Collocations (informal), essay Collocations, bid Collocations
Sense: Verb: try
Synonyms:
try Collocations, endeavor Collocations, endeavour (UK), strive Collocations, take a stab at (informal), take a shot at (informal), take a whack at (informal), take a crack at (informal), give sth a whirl (informal), have a go at (informal), make an effort, essay Collocations

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