1. (noun)attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
2. (verb)attack, attempt the act of attacking "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"
3. (verb)try, seek, attempt, essay, assay make an effort or attempt "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
4. (verb)undertake, set about, attempt enter upon an activity or enterprise
Definitions of 'attempt'
Webster 1913 Dictionary
1. (noun)attempt a essay, trial, or endeavor; an undertaking; an attack, or an effort to gain a point; esp. an unsuccessful, as contrasted with a successful, effort
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