attempt

attempt (http://definr.com/attempt)

     n 1: 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" [syn: effort, endeavor, endeavour,
           try]
     2: the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last
        year"; "they made an attempt on his life" [syn: attack]
     v 1: 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" [syn: try, seek, essay, assay]
     2: enter upon an activity or enterprise [syn: undertake, {set
        about}]