attempt

//əˈtɛmpt//
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Noun

attemptSingular
attemptsPlural
1

An act of trying to do something, especially something difficult or requiring effort.

She made an attempt to climb the mountain.

2

An effort to achieve or accomplish something.

She made an attempt to climb the mountain.

Verb

attemptInfinitive
attemptPresent tense
attemptedPast tense
attemptedPast participle
attemptingPresent participle
attemptsThird-person singular
1

To make an effort to do or accomplish something; to try.

She attempted to climb the mountain but had to turn back.

2

To try to do something that is difficult or that involves risk.

He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.