Attempting
Pronunciation: /əˈtɛmptɪŋ/
Attempting (verb)
- to make an effort to do something, even if you are not sure you will succeed
- to start doing something in order to test it or see if it works
- to try to do something wrong or against the law, without completing it
Examples
- She is attempting to finish the report today.
- They are attempting to solve the problem calmly.