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    attempt
    /əˈtɛm(p)t/

    verb

    • 1. make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult): "she attempted a comeback in 2001"

    noun

    • 1. an effort to achieve or complete a difficult task or action: "an attempt to halt the bombings"

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  2. ATTEMPT definition: 1. to try to do something, especially something difficult: 2. the act of trying to do something…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of ATTEMPT is to make an effort to do, accomplish, solve, or effect. How to use attempt in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Attempt.

  4. 8 meanings: 1. to make an effort (to do something) or to achieve (something); try 2. to try to surmount (an obstacle) 3. to try.... Click for more definitions.

  5. noun. an effort made to accomplish something: He made an attempt to swim across the lake. Synonyms: endeavor, try. an attack or assault: an attempt upon the leader's life. attempt. / əˈtɛmpt / verb. to make an effort (to do something) or to achieve (something); try. to try to surmount (an obstacle) to try to climb.

  6. It's an honest effort to do something. Your attempt to bake a birthday cake may look like a disaster, but the birthday boy will appreciate the effort anyway. The noun attempt can also mean an attack on a person or place, but in this case, it's best to hope that the attempt is not on your life.

  7. 1. To try to perform, make, or achieve: attempted to read the novel in one sitting; attempted a difficult dive. 2. Archaic To tempt. 3. Archaic To try to seize or get control of by attacking. n. 1. An effort or a try. 2. An attack; an assault: an attempt on someone's life.

  8. ATTEMPT definition: 1. If you make an attempt to do something, you try to do it: 2. an attempt to kill someone 3. to…. Learn more.

  9. Definition of attempt noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. Definition of attempt verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. attempt meaning, definition, what is attempt: an act of trying to do something, especi...: