attempt

nouns

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"

attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try

the act of attacking

"attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"

attack, attempt

verbs

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"

assay, attempt, essay, seek, try

is derived from

attempter

enter upon an activity or enterprise

attempt, set about, undertake