attempt

at-tempt · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An effort to achieve or accomplish something.

  2. 2.

    An act of trying to kill or harm someone.

  3. 3.

    To try to do or achieve something.

Forms

plural: attempts

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    attempt on someone's life — An effort to kill someone.
  • •
    last-ditch attempt — A final desperate effort.
  • •
    make an attempt — To try.

Related words

See also: attempted, attempting, attempts, try
Synonyms: bid, effort, endeavor, try

Etymology

From Latin attemptare ("to try, test"), from ad- ("to") + temptare ("to test, try").