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attempt

/əˈtɛmpt/

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verb

-tempts; -tempted; -tempting

[+ obj] :to try to do (something) :to try to accomplish or complete (something)

They've attempted a climb up Mount Everest once before.

She attempted suicide early in their marriage. - often followed by to + verb

Do not attempt to repair the equipment without the proper tools.

The book attempts to prove that they were not guilty.

synonyms attempt, try, endeavor, and strive mean to make an effort to do or accomplish something. attempt is a basic word that sometimes stresses the beginning of this kind of effort.

He will attempt to photograph the rare bird. try is very close to attempt but often stresses effort that is made to test or prove something.

The team is trying to determine which fuel is less efficient overall. endeavor is a more formal word that usually suggests a serious and continuing effort.

As a teacher, he endeavors to inspire a love of learning in his students. strive suggests effort made over a long period of time in order to accomplish something difficult.

Despite setbacks, we must continue to strive for peace.

noun

plural -tempts

[count] an act of trying to do something

In an attempt [=effort] to raise money, the school will begin charging admission to school concerts.

She failed her driving test on the first attempt but she succeeded on her second attempt.

We both made an attempt [=tried] to be friendly despite recent arguments.

He made no attempt to apologize. [=he did not try to apologize]

It was a successful attempt at climbing Mount Everest. = It was a successful attempt on Mount Everest.

Attempt often suggests that the effort made was unsuccessful.

a suicide attempt

an assassination attempt

something that results from trying to do something

Her attempt at a home-cooked meal consisted of frozen fish sticks and a can of soup.

an attempt on someone's life

an act of trying to kill someone :a usually unsuccessful effort to kill someone

Police report that there has been an attempt on the actor's life.

Someone made an attempt on her life. [=someone tried to kill her]