attempt
B2Frequent NGSL-1UK /əˈtempt/US /əˈtempt/
Meaning
noun
an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult, often with no success
“I passed my driving test at the first attempt.”
verb
to make an effort or try to do something, especially something difficult
“attempt to do something, I will attempt to answer all your questions.”
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