Past tense of attempt
regular verb
The past tense of attempt is attempted. The past participle is also attempted.
Forms of attempt
| Base form (V1) | attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | attempted /əˈtɛmptɪd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | attempted /əˈtɛmptɪd/ |
| Present participle | attempting /əˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/ |
| Third person singular | attempts /əˈtɛmpts/ |
Attempted in a sentence
- I attempted to sing, but my throat was too hoarse.
- A group of 80 budding mountaineers attempted Kilimanjaro, but 30 of them didn’t make it to the top.
- The pitcher attempted to pick off the runner at first, but he was safe.From the entry safe
- I attempted to fan the disagreeable odour out of the room.From the entry fan
- I attempted to hide my emotions, but an arch remark escaped my lips.From the entry arch
Meaning of attempt
- verb To try.
- verb To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.
- verb To try to win, subdue, or overcome.
Questions about the past tense of attempt
- What is the past tense of attempt?
- The past tense of attempt is attempted.
- What is the past participle of attempt?
- The past participle of attempt is attempted.
- Is attempt a regular or irregular verb?
- Attempt is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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