Definition of attempt

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Attempt (v. t.) To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt..

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Pass :: Pass (v. i.) A thrust or push; an attempt to stab or strike an adversary.
Enterprising :: Enterprising (a.) Having a disposition for enterprise; characterized by enterprise; resolute, active or prompt to attempt; as, an enterprising man or firm..
Abortion :: Abortion (n.) Any fruit or produce that does not come to maturity, or anything which in its progress, before it is matured or perfect; a complete failure; as, his attempt proved an abortion..
Suck :: Suck (v. i.) To draw, or attempt to draw, something by suction, as with the mouth, or through a tube..
Syncretist :: Syncretist (n.) One who attempts to unite principles or parties which are irreconcilably at variance.
Try :: Try (v. i.) To exert strength; to endeavor; to make an effort or an attempt; as, you must try hard if you wish to learn..
Tenable :: Tenable (a.) Capable of being held, naintained, or defended, as against an assailant or objector, or againts attempts to take or process; as, a tenable fortress, a tenable argument..
Compounder :: Compounder (n.) One who attempts to bring persons or parties to terms of agreement, or to accomplish, ends by compromises..
Miscorrect :: Miscorrect (v. t.) To fail or err in attempting to correct.
Attentat :: Attentat (n.) An attempt; an assault.
Unseconded :: Unseconded (a.) Not seconded; not supported, aided, or assisted; as, the motion was unseconded; the attempt was unseconded..
Seconder :: Seconder (n.) One who seconds or supports what another attempts, affirms, moves, or proposes; as, the seconder of an enterprise or of a motion..
Witticism :: Witticism (n.) A witty saying; a sentence or phrase which is affectedly witty; an attempt at wit; a conceit.
Syncretist :: Syncretism (n.) Attempted union of principles or parties irreconcilably at variance with each other.
Tempt :: Tempt (v. t.) To endeavor to accomplish or reach; to attempt.
Copy :: Copy (n.) To imitate; to attempt to resemble, as in manners or course of life..
Coquet :: Coquet (v. t.) To attempt to attract the notice, admiration, or love of; to treat with a show of tenderness or regard, with a view to deceive and disappoint..
Pretend :: Pretend (v. t.) To intend; to design; to plot; to attempt.
Deceit :: Deceit (n.) An attempt or disposition to deceive or lead into error; any declaration, artifice, or practice, which misleads another, or causes him to believe what is false; a contrivance to entrap; deception; a wily device; fraud..
Sweat :: Sweat (v. t.) To cause to excrete moisture from the skin; to cause to perspire; as, his physicians attempted to sweat him by most powerful sudorifics..
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