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attempt
Definition of attempt (English)
noun
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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
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the act of attacking
- attacks on women increased last year
- they made an attempt on his life
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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.sumber: webster1913
verb
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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
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enter upon an activity or enterprisesumber: 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.sumber: webster1913
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To make an attempt; -- with upon.sumber: webster1913