Definition of attempt

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • attempt is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • attempt is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • attempt is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of attempt


  • make an effort or attempt (verb)

    Examples

    1. The police attempted to stop the thief

    Synonyms

    1. assay
    2. essay
    3. seek
    4. try
  • enter upon an activity or enterprise (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. set about
    2. undertake
  • the act of attacking (noun)

    Examples

    1. they made an attempt on his life

    Synonyms

    1. attack
  • earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. effort
    2. endeavor
    3. endeavour
    4. try

See definition of attempt in Merriam Webster