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 attempt attempt /əˈtɛmpt/

noun

  1. () Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something  ( endeavour [Canadian, British] , endeavor [American] , try , attempt , effort )
    earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
     Made an effort to cover all the reading material
    made an effort to cover all the reading material
     Wished him luck in his endeavor
    wished him luck in his endeavor
     She gave it a good try
    she gave it a good try
  2. () The act of attacking  ( attack , attempt )
    the act of attacking
     Attacks on women increased last year
    attacks on women increased last year
     They made an attempt on his life
    they made an attempt on his life

verb

  1. () Make an effort or attempt  ( assay , essay , seek , attempt , try )
    make an effort or attempt
     He tried to shake off his fears
    He tried to shake off his fears
     The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
    The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
     The police attempted to stop the thief
    The police attempted to stop the thief
     He sought to improve himself
    He sought to improve himself
     She always seeks to do good in the world
    She always seeks to do good in the world
  2. () Enter upon an activity or enterprise  ( set about , attempt , undertake )
    enter upon an activity or enterprise