— attemptability , n. — attemptable , adj. — attempter , n.
/euh tempt"/ , v.t.
1. to make an effort at; try; undertake; seek: to attempt an impossible task; to attempt to walk six miles.
2. Archaic. to attack; move against in a hostile manner: to attempt a person's life.
3. Archaic. to tempt.
n.
4. an effort made to accomplish something: He made an attempt to swim across the lake.
5. an attack or assault: an attempt upon the leader's life.
[ 1350-1400; ME atempter attemptare to test, tamper with. See AT-, TEMPT ]
Syn. 1. See try. 4. try, endeavor.