Attempt (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The police thwarted an attempt on the president's life by a lone gunman.
- The attempted assassination was widely condemned by world leaders.
- The terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attempt on the embassy.
- The authorities foiled an attempt to hijack the plane by a group of armed men.
- The attempt on the prime minister's life was seen as a major escalation of the conflict.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- Go
- Nisus
- Stab
- Part
- Trial
- Play
- Pass
- Offer
- Share
- Fling
- Whirl
- Battle
- Squeeze
- Squeeze Play
- Pains
- Run
- Strain