attempted

• Beschreibt eine Handlung, die unternommen oder versucht wurde, oft mit der Implikation, dass sie erfolglos oder unvollendet blieb.

Describes an action that was tried or undertaken, often implying it was unsuccessful or incomplete.

1. Tried but not successfulB2formal

   Describes an action that was tried but did not succeed.

   Versuch (erfolglos)

   • The police arrested him for attempted robbery.
   • She was charged with attempted murder.
   • The attempted escape was foiled by the guards.

   Synonymeabortivefruitlessfutileunsuccessfulvain

   Antonymeaccomplishedcompletedsuccessful

• Verb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, die darauf abzielt, etwas zu tun oder zu erreichen, besonders wenn es schwierig ist oder unsicher erscheint.

A verb used to indicate the act of trying to do something, especially something difficult.

1. Try to do somethingB1formal

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

   Versuchen

   • She attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.
   • He attempted to solve the complex equation.
   • The team attempted to break the world record.

   Synonymeendeavoressayseekstrivetryundertakeventure

2. Try to achieve a goalB1formal

   To try to accomplish a specific task or objective.

   Versuchen

   • They attempted to finish the project before the deadline.
   • She attempted to learn a new language in three months.
   • He attempted to win the championship for the third time.

   Synonymeaimendeavoressayseekstrivetryundertakeventure

   Antonymeabandonforgoignoreneglectskip