English dictionary
attempt
/@/'t/E/mpt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the act of attacking
ExamplesThey made an attempt on his life.
Synonyms attackSource: WordNet 3.0
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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.
Source: webster1913
verb
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make an effort or attempt
ExamplesThe police attempted to stop the thief.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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enter upon an activity or enterprise
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To make trial or experiment of; to try; to endeavor to do or perform (some action); to assay; as, to <i>attempt</i> to sing; to <i>attempt</i> a bold flight.
Source: webster1913
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To make an attempt; -- with <i>upon</i>.
Source: webster1913