attempt
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"

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"

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"

Related terms: crime battery assault assail
Similar spelling:   attempter
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