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attempt

v. t. [OF. atenter, also spelt atempter, F. attenter, fr. L. attentare to attempt; ad + tentare, temptare, to touch, try, v. intens. of tendere to stretch. See Tempt, and cf. Attend.]1. 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. ()

Something attempted, something done, Has earned a night's repose. (Longfellow.)

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

It made the laughter of an afternoon That Vivien should attempt the blameless king. (Thackeray.)

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

Dear sir, of force I must attempt you further: Take some remembrance of us, as a tribute. (Shak.)

4. To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force; as, to attempt the enemy's camp. ()

Without attempting his adversary's life. (Motley.)

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

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. ()

By his blindness maimed for high attempts. (Milton.)

Attempt to commit a crime (Law), such an intentional preparatory act as will apparently result, if not extrinsically hindered, in a crime which it was designed to effect. Wharton. ()

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