English to English noun
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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something | Example:
• made an effort to cover all the reading material • wished him luck in his endeavor • she gave it a good try
source: wordnet30 Example:
• attacks on women increased last year • they made an attempt on his life
source: wordnet30
3 |
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: webster1913 verb
4 |
make an effort or attempt | Example:
• 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
source: wordnet30
5 |
enter upon an activity or enterprise | source: wordnet30
6 |
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: webster1913
7 |
To make an attempt; -- with upon. | source: webster1913
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