'attempt' definitions:

Definition of 'attempt'

(from WordNet)
noun
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" [syn: attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try]
noun
The act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life" [syn: attack, attempt]
verb
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" [syn: try, seek, attempt, essay, assay]
verb
Enter upon an activity or enterprise [syn: undertake, set about, attempt]

Synonyms of 'attempt'

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