LekhoriLekhoriTo try.
to attempt an escape from prison
To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.
Yet since I see you fearful, that neither my coat, integrity, nor persuasion can with ease attempt you, I will go further than I meant, to pluck all fears out of you.
To try to win, subdue, or overcome.
one who attempts the virtue of a woman
The action of trying at something.
We made an attempt to cross the stream, but didn’t manage.
An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt.
No man can charge us of any attempt against the realm.
Late 14th century, as Middle English attempten, from Old French atempter, from Latin attemptō (“I try, solicit”), from ad (“to”) + temptare, more correctly tentare (“to try”); see tempt. The noun is f...
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A substantial but unsuccessful effort (to commit a crime).
Whoever voluntarily abandons the further commission of the offence or prevents its completion incurs no penalty for attempt.