1. attempt - noun
· 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"
Synonym(s): effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
Hypernym(s): activity
2. attempt - noun
· the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"
Synonym(s): attack
Hypernym(s): crime, criminal_offense, criminal_offence, law-breaking
3. attempt - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): try, seek, essay, assay
4. attempt - verb
· enter upon an activity or enterprise
Synonym(s): undertake, set_about
Hypernym(s): initiate, pioneer
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