Difference between revisions of "Attempt"
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==References == | <p> '''(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. </p> <p> '''(2):''' (v. t.) To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt. </p> <p> '''(3):''' (v. t.) To try to win, subdue, or overcome; as, one who attempts the virtue of a woman. </p> <p> '''(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. </p> <p> '''(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. </p> <p> '''(6):''' (v. i.) To make an attempt; - with upon. </p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:59, 13 October 2021
Attempt [1]
(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.
