1. Verb
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.
2. Verb
To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.
3. Verb
To try to win, subdue, or overcome; as, one who attempts the virtue of a woman.
4. Verb
To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force; as, to attempt the enemy's camp.
5. Verb
To make an attempt; -- with upon.
6. Noun
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.
7. Noun
the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"
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