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(1):

(n.) A essay, trial, or endeavor; an undertaking; an attack, or an effort to gain a point; esp. an unsuccessful, as contrasted with a successful, effort.

(2):

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

(3):

(v. t.) To try to win, subdue, or overcome; as, one who attempts the virtue of a woman.

(4):

(v. t.) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force; as, to attempt the enemy's camp.

(5):

(v. t.) To make trial or experiment of; to try; to endeavor to do or perform (some action); to assay; as, to attempt to sing; to attempt a bold flight.

(6):

(v. i.) To make an attempt; - with upon.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Attempt'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​a/attempt.html. 1828.
 
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