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Noun
S:
(n)
attempt (attempt%1:04:00::)
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effort (effort%1:04:00::)
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endeavor (endeavor%1:04:00::)
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endeavour (endeavour%1:04:00::)
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try (try%1:04:00::)
(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"
S:
(n)
attack (attack%1:04:02::)
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attempt (attempt%1:04:02::)
(the act of attacking)
"attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"
Verb
S:
(v)
try (try%2:41:00::)
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seek (seek%2:41:00::)
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attempt (attempt%2:41:00::)
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essay (essay%2:41:00::)
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assay (assay%2:41:00::)
(make an effort or attempt)
"He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
S:
(v)
undertake (undertake%2:36:00::)
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set about (set_about%2:36:00::)
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attempt (attempt%2:36:00::)
(enter upon an activity or enterprise)