Definition of 'attempt'
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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"
Synonyms: effort endeavor endeavour try - the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"
Synonyms: attack
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"
Synonyms: try seek essay assay - enter upon an activity or enterprise
Synonyms: undertake set about
