attempt 1verbdomain: v societyPrinceton WordNet [ver.3.1]EnglishDefinitionmake an effort or attemptReport errorPath to highest hypernymMorphologySynset graphExamples1.He sought to improve himself2.He tried to shake off his fears3.The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps4.She always seeks to do good in the world5.The police attempted to stop the thiefSynonymstry 1seek 3essay 1assay 2