Attempt(n.) A essay, trial, or endeavor; an undertaking; an attack, or an effort to gain a point; esp. an unsuccessful, as contrasted with a successful, effort.
Attempt(v. i.) To make an attempt; -- with upon.
Attempt(v. t.) To make trial or experiment of; to try; to endeavor to do or perform (some action); to assay; as, to attempt to sing; to attempt a bold flight.
Attempt(v. t.) To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.
Attempt(v. t.) To try to win, subdue, or overcome; as, one who attempts the virtue of a woman.
Attempt(v. t.) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force; as, to attempt the enemy's camp.
Attemptable(a.) Capable of being attempted, tried, or attacked.
Attempted(imp. & p. p.) of Attempt
Attempter(n.) One who attempts; one who essays anything.
Attempter(n.) An assailant; also, a temper.
Attempting(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Attempt
Attemptive(a.) Disposed to attempt; adventurous.
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