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English to English noun
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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something |  | Example: made an effort to cover all the reading material
wished him luck in his endeavor
she gave it a good try
source: wordnet30
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the act of attacking | | Example: attacks on women increased last year
they made an attempt on his life
source: wordnet30
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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 | | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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enter upon an activity or enterprise | | source: wordnet30
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To make trial or experiment of; to try; to endeavor to do or perform (some action); to assay; as, to attempt to sing; to attempt a bold flight. | | source: webster1913
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To make an attempt; -- with upon. | | source: webster1913
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