- 1. v. t. 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: opted
- 2. v. t. To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt. Source: opted
- 3. v. t. To try to win, subdue, or overcome; as, one who attempts the virtue of a woman. Source: opted
- 4. v. t. To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force; as, to attempt the enemy's camp. Source: opted
- 5. v. i. To make an attempt; -- with upon. Source: opted
- 6. n. 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: opted
- 7. n. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something Source: wordnet
- 8. n. the act of attacking Source: wordnet
- 9. v. make an effort or attempt Source: wordnet
- 10. v. enter upon an activity or enterprise Source: wordnet
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