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attempt Definition

• (n) 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"
• (n) the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"
• (v) 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"
• (v) enter upon an activity or enterprise

attempt Synonyms

• assay
• attack
• attempt
• effort
• endeavor
• endeavour
• essay
• seek
• set about
• try
• undertake