See Also: attempt 1, noun(dictionary)
Attempt(medicine)
attempt(1)(dictionary)
attempt 2, verb(dictionary)
Attempt - Weight Lifting(gambling)
Attempt Board - Weight Lifting(gambling)
sin 1, noun(dictionary)
jab 2, noun(dictionary)
pal 1, noun(dictionary)
sit-down 2, noun(dictionary)

attempt 1, noun (oh)



an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult
attempt to do sth
::All attempts to control inflation have failed.
::The protesters made no attempt to resist arrest.
::his first unsuccessful attempt to become an MP
:: In an attempt to diffuse the tension I suggested that we break off for lunch.
attempt at (doing) sth
::her feeble attempt at humour
at the first/second etc attempt
::She passed her driving test at the first attempt.
assassination/suicide/murder attempt
an attempt on sb's life
an act of trying to kill someone, especially someone famous or important