attempt

/ɐtˈɛmpt/

/əˈtɛmpt/

to attempt

MAIN VERB

to try to complete or do something difficult

synonyms : assay

enter upon an activity or enterprise

synonyms : set about

Attempt

the activity of trying to complete a task or achieve a goal

synonyms : effort

the act of attacking

synonyms : attack

Examples

1. The prisoner attempted to break away from the guards during the chaos.

2. It attempts to read a floppy disk without regard to its format.

3. He made no attempt to apologize.

4. She was attempting to raise $20,000.