v. 1 try, essay, undertake, take on, venture; endeavour, strive, Colloq have or take a crack at, try on, have a go or shot at It is too stormy to attempt the crossing tonight Is she going to attempt to dive off the cliff tomorrow?
n. 2 endeavour, try, essay; effort, undertaking, bid, Colloq crack, go, shot The weather cleared sufficiently for another attempt at the summit He made a feeble attempt to wave. 3 attack, assault An abortive attempt was made on the life of the vice-president tonight