Definition of make an attempt
:to try
- We both made an attempt to be friendly despite recent arguments.
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make
play
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: behave, act
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: to begin or seem to begin (an action)
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: to cause to happen to or be experienced by someone
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: the manner or style in which a thing is constructed
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: brand
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: the physical, mental, or moral constitution of a person
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attempt
play
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: to make an effort to do, accomplish, solve, or effect
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: tempt
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: to try to subdue or take by force : attack
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: the act or an instance of trying to do or accomplish something : an act or instance of attempting something
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: something resulting from or representing an attempt
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: attack, assault
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