Attempted
Attempted adjective - Tried unsuccessfully.
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Synonyms for Attempted
Determined and attempted are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Determined" instead a verb "Attempted".
Nearby Words: attempt, attempting
Determined
Determined adjective - Fully committed to achieving a goal.
Attempted and determined are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attempted" instead a verb "Determined".
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The Book of Bunny Suicides by Andy Riley is a collection of (mostly) one-panel drawings of assorted means of self-termination attempted by very determined and creative bunnies.
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Even though he was already out of room to carry it, he was determined to bring it home with him and attempted to carry it in his mouth.
Source: Beetle Maniac -
Determined to get a bike for himself, Henry attempted to hold various fund raising projects (such as selling bubble gum) and earn enough money for it.
Source: Literature / Henry Huggins
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