Word Cadet

attempt

Letters that make attempt

a, e, p, m, t are letters that make 'attempt'

Words within attempt

te, MP, temp, at, em, TT, At, Pt, Te, tempt are words within 'attempt'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of attempt

attempts is a word created by adding a letter to 'attempt'

attempt is a 7 letter word starting with a
attempt is a 7 letter word ending with t

4 possible definitions for 'attempt'

Attempt as "enter upon an activity or enterprise"

Under this definition, attempt is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

set about, undertake have the same meaning as 'attempt'

attempt as a type

'attempt' can be a type of pioneer, initiate.

Derivatives of attempt

labor, undertaking, project, task are derivatives of 'attempt'.

Attempt as "make an effort or attempt"

Under this definition, attempt is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

assay, seek, try, essay have the same meaning as 'attempt'

attempt as a type

'attempt' can be a type of move, act.

Types of attempt

give it a try, take a dare, pick up the gauntlet, have a go, give it a try, give it a whirl, take chances, run a risk, take a chance, put on the line, lay on the line, fight, strive, endeavour, endeavor, hazard, risk, adventure, risk, grope, struggle, chance, gamble are types of 'attempt'.

Derivatives of attempt

trier, attempter, essayer, endeavor, effort, attempt, endeavour, try, essay are derivatives of 'attempt'.

Example of attempt used within this context

"He tried to shake off his fears", "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps", "The police attempted to stop the thief", "He sought to improve himself", "She always seeks to do good in the world"

Attempt as "the act of attacking"

Under this definition, attempt is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

attack has the same meaning as attempt

attempt as a type

'attempt' can be a type of criminal offence, offence, crime, offense, criminal offense, law-breaking.

Types of attempt

assault is a type of attempt.

Derivatives of attempt

assail, set on, assault, attack are derivatives of 'attempt'.

Example of attempt used within this context

"attacks on women increased last year", "they made an attempt on his life"

Attempt as "earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something"

Under this definition, attempt is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

endeavor, effort, endeavour, try have the same meaning as 'attempt'

attempt as a type

'attempt' can be a type of activity.

Types of attempt

best, shot, stab, go, play, pass, squeeze, whirl, crack, squeeze play, struggle, part, bid, power play, test, worst, shot, liberation, fling, batting, run, strain, pains, offer, essay, foray, contribution, share, mug's game, seeking, striving, nisus, battle, takeover attempt, trial, trial, test are types of 'attempt'.

Derivatives of attempt

assay, seek, strive, endeavour, try, essay, endeavor, attempt are derivatives of 'attempt'.