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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

attempt vs try

0Can attempt be replaced with try without change of meaning?02br
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00You may as well attempt/try an explanation about why ...02br
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00Thanks in advance!0-
  

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02br 01i 00try 02i 00and 01i 00attempt02i 00 followed by an infinitive are about the same. (01i 00try to explain something ~ attempt to explain something02i 00) The difference is not so much in meaning, but in register. 01i 00attempt02i 00 is a higher register word for 01i 00try.

— CalifJim

  • 02br 01i 00try 02i 00and 01i 00attempt02i 00 followed by an infinitive are about the same.
  • (01i 00try to explain something ~ attempt to explain something02i 00) The difference is not so much in meaning, but in register.
  • 01i 00attempt02i 00 is a higher register word for 01i 00try.
  • 02br 00We ordinary people try.
  • Our teachers and important leaders in government and industry attempt.
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1i00try02i00 doesn't go as well with a noun like 01i00explanation,02i00 but I suppose it would be all right.02br
01i00try 02i00and 01i00attempt02i00 followed by an infinitive are about the same. (01i00try to explain something ~ attempt to explain something02i00) The difference
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0Now I see why you chose attempt. 05000 Thank you, CJ.010id4
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