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attempt [n]
 
1)earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
    Synonyms :effort endeavor endeavour try 
    See Also: activity  assay  endeavor  batting  best  worst  bid  braving  crack  essay  foray  contribution  liberation  mug's_game  power_play  research_effort  seeking  shot  shot  nisus  battle  takeover_attempt  run  test 
 
2)the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"
    Synonyms :attack 
    See Also: crime  assail  assault 
 
attempt [v]
 
1)make an effort or attempt; "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"
    Synonyms :assay essay seek try 
    See Also: act  essay  attempter  essay  pick_up_the_gauntlet  fight  give_it_a_try  grope  endeavor  give_it_a_try  adventure  lay_on_the_line 
 
2)enter upon an activity or enterprise
    Synonyms :set_about undertake 
    See Also: initiate  labor 
 



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