attempt
1 of 2verb/əˈtɛmpt/
Forms:attempts,attempting,attempted,attempted
1
to try to complete or do something difficult
B1transitive- He attempts the challenging crossword puzzle every morning.
- The climbers attempt to reach the summit before nightfall.
- She attempts to learn a new language by practicing every day.
- The researchers are attempting to understand the behavior of the new species.
- The company has attempted various marketing strategies to boost sales.