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 Definition of 'attempt'

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1. (noun) attempteffortendeavorendeavourtry
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. (noun) attackattempt
the act of attacking
"attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"

3. (verb) tryseekattemptessayassay
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) undertakeset aboutattempt
enter upon an activity or enterprise



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