attempted

• Descreve uma ação que foi tentada ou experimentada, frequentemente implicando que não foi bem-sucedida ou não foi concluída.

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.

   Tentativa (malsucedida)

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

   Sinônimosabortivefruitlessfutileunsuccessfulvain

   Antônimosaccomplishedcompletedsuccessful

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de tentar fazer algo, especialmente algo difícil ou que exige esforço; também pode significar experimentar ou procurar realizar um objetivo.

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.

   Tentar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosendeavoressayseekstrivetryundertakeventure

2. Try to achieve a goalB1formal

   To try to accomplish a specific task or objective.

   Tentar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaimendeavoressayseekstrivetryundertakeventure

   Antônimosabandonforgoignoreneglectskip