1at·tempt 
/əˈtɛmpt/ verb
at·tempts; at·tempt·ed; at·tempt·ing /əˈtɛmpt/ verb [+ obj] : to try to do (something) : to try to accomplish or complete (something)
▪ They've attempted a climb up Mount Everest once before. ▪ She attempted suicide early in their marriage. — often followed by to + verb ▪ Do not attempt to repair the equipment without the proper tools. ▪ The book attempts to prove that they were not guilty.
▪ They've attempted a climb up Mount Everest once before. ▪ She attempted suicide early in their marriage. — often followed by to + verb ▪ Do not attempt to repair the equipment without the proper tools. ▪ The book attempts to prove that they were not guilty.
— attempted adjective
▪ an attempted robbery/murder/suicide
▪ an attempted robbery/murder/suicide
synonyms attempt, try, endeavor, and strive mean to make an effort to do or accomplish something. attempt is a basic word that sometimes stresses the beginning of this kind of effort.
▪ He will attempt to photograph the rare bird. try is very close to attempt but often stresses effort that is made to test or prove something. ▪ The team is trying to determine which fuel is less efficient overall. endeavor is a more formal word that usually suggests a serious and continuing effort. ▪ As a teacher, he endeavors to inspire a love of learning in his students. strive suggests effort made over a long period of time in order to accomplish something difficult. ▪ Despite setbacks, we must continue to strive for peace.
▪ He will attempt to photograph the rare bird. try is very close to attempt but often stresses effort that is made to test or prove something. ▪ The team is trying to determine which fuel is less efficient overall. endeavor is a more formal word that usually suggests a serious and continuing effort. ▪ As a teacher, he endeavors to inspire a love of learning in his students. strive suggests effort made over a long period of time in order to accomplish something difficult. ▪ Despite setbacks, we must continue to strive for peace.
