attempted; attempting; attempts
Definition of attempt
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to make an effort to do, accomplish, solve, or effect
He attempted to swim the swollen river.
attempt
nounDefinition of attempt (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: the act or an instance of trying to do or accomplish something : an act or instance of attempting something
She failed the test on her first attempt but passed on her second attempt. They made an attempt [=tried] to be helpful.
often
: an unsuccessful effort
a suicide attempt
b
: something resulting from or representing an attempt
… surrounded by lemon trees and a few attempts at rose bushes.— Marian Engel
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The first known use of attempt was in the 14th century
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