attempt

A2
Pronunciation
/əˈtɛmpt/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

The action of trying at something.

Example Sentences
  • It was worth the attempt.
2 Definition

An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt.

Example Sentences
  • 1584 No man can charge us of any attempt against the realm. (Allen's Defence Of English Catholics, cited after Edinburgh review 1883, p. 378)
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To try.

Example Sentences
  • A group of 80 budding mountaineers attempted Kilimanjaro, but 30 of them didn't make it to the top.
2 Definition

To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.

3 Definition

To try to win, subdue, or overcome.

Example Sentences
  • one who attempts the virtue of a woman
4 Definition

To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.

Example Sentences
  • to attempt the enemy's camp