at·tempt ( -t mpt )tr.v. at·tempt·ed, at·tempt·ing, at·tempts 1. To try to perform, make, or achieve: attempted to read the novel in one sitting; attempted a difficult dive. 2. Archaic To tempt. 3. Archaic To attack with the intention of subduing. n. 1. An effort or a try. 2. An attack; an assault: an attempt on someone's life. [Middle English attempten, from Old French attempter, from Latin attempt  re : ad-, ad- + temptre, to test.]at·tempt a·ble adj.at·tempt er n. |
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