Definition of attempt
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noun (n)
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something (noun.act)
source: wordnet30
the act of attacking (noun.act)
Example: They made an attempt on his life.
source: wordnet30
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. (noun)
source: webster1913
verb (v)
make an effort or attempt (verb.social)
Example: The police attempted to stop the thief.
source: wordnet30
enter upon an activity or enterprise (verb.creation)
source: wordnet30
To make trial or experiment of; to try; to endeavor to do or perform (some action); to assay; as, to attempt to sing; to attempt a bold flight. (verb)
source: webster1913
To make an attempt; -- with upon . (verb)
source: webster1913
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