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attempt   (TTS Sound)

The noun attempt has 2 senses

• attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try -- (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")


• attack, attempt -- (the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life")

The verb attempt has 2 senses

• try, seek, attempt, essay, assay -- (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")


• undertake, set about, attempt -- (enter upon an activity or enterprise)