Definition of attempt

noun (n)

• earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something (noun.act)

  Synonym: effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of attacking (noun.act)

  Synonym: attack
  

  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)

  Synonym: assay, essay, seek, try
  

  Example:
  The police attempted to stop the thief.
  

  source: wordnet30
• enter upon an activity or enterprise (verb.creation)

  Synonym: set about, undertake
  

  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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