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Meaning of attempt


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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  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" [syn: {attempt}, {effort}, {endeavor},
           {endeavour}, {try}]
      2: the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year";
         "they made an attempt on his life" [syn: {attack}, {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" [syn:
           {try}, {seek}, {attempt}, {essay}, {assay}]
      2: enter upon an activity or enterprise [syn: {undertake}, {set
         about}, {attempt}]


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