1. (

• attempt ,
• effort ,
• endeavor ,
• endeavour ,
• try

) earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try" ;

2. (

• attack ,
• attempt ,

) the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life" ;

1. (

• try ,
• seek ,
• attempt ,
• essay ,
• assay

) make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world" ;

2. (

• undertake ,
• set_about ,
• attempt

) enter upon an activity or enterprise ;