attempt
//əˈtɛmpt//
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.