attempt
Translation
to attempt, to try, to endeavor
Examples
She will attempt to break the record.
She will attempt to break the record.
He attempted a difficult climb.
He attempted a difficult climb.
Grammar Patterns
((to-inf)) to try to do (sth.) She will attempt to break the record.
((sth.)) to try to do or achieve (sth.) He attempted a difficult climb.
Similar Words
Synonyms: try, endeavor, seek
Etymology
From Old French 'atempter', from Latin 'attemptare' meaning 'to test, to try'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'a temp(orary) try'. You are making a temporary effort to see if it works.