attempt
noun
- 1
the act of attacking
attacks on women increased last year
they made an attempt on his life
- 2
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
made an effort to cover all the reading material
wished him luck in his endeavor
verb
- 1
enter upon an activity or enterprise
- 2
make an effort or attempt
He tried to shake off his fears
The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
Also useful for “attempt”:Unscrambler— Rearrange the letters in “attempt”