The attempt
Example: The attempt shows effort despite failure
Definition
"The attempt" refers to the act of making an effort or trying to do something, often with the possibility of failure. It highlights the process of effort and intention behind an action, regardless of the outcome.
Etymology
The phrase "the attempt" derives from the Old French word 'atempter,' meaning 'to try,' which in turn comes from the Latin 'attemptare,' meaning 'to try or test.' Did you know that 'attempt' originally implied a physical reaching towards something before it became used figuratively for trying?
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"The attempt" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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