What does attempted mean?

adj. If someone has tried to do something but didn't succeed, we can say that the action was attempted.

attempted

🇺🇸 /əˈtemptɪd/ 🇬🇧 /əˈtemptɪd/

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If someone has tried to do something but didn't succeed, we can say that the action was attempted.

The criminal attempted to steal the painting but was caught by the security guard.

If someone has tried to do something but didn't succeed, we can say that the action was attempted.