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| 1. | [ verb ] make an effort or attempt | |
| Synonyms: | try seek essay assay | |
| Examples: | "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" |
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| Related terms: | act endeavor fight risk gamble grope give_it_a_whirl take_a_dare give_it_a_try test essay trier | |
| 2. | [ noun ] earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something | |
| Synonyms: | effort try endeavor endeavour | |
| Examples: | : "made an effort to cover all the reading material" "wished him luck in his endeavor" "she gave it a good try" |
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| Related terms: | activity shot test shot contribution struggle test best striving essay batting bid takeover_attempt mug's_game crack power_play worst foray seeking research_effort braving liberation try | |
| 3. | [ verb ] enter upon an activity or enterprise | |
| Synonyms: | undertake set_about | |
| Related terms: | initiate undertaking | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (law,criminal law) the act of attacking | |
| Synonyms: | attack | |
| Examples: | "attacks on women increased last year" "they made an attempt on his life" |
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| Related terms: | crime battery assault assail | |
| Similar spelling: |
attempter attempted attemper |
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