nounπShareThe action of trying at something."It was worth the attempt."actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt."The student's attempt on the teacher's life was quickly foiled by security. "politicsgovernmentactionpolicestatemilitarywaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verbπShareTo attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force."The student attempted to solve the difficult math problem, but couldn't find the answer. "actionmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading