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"The police attempted to stop the thief"verbmake an effort or attempt
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verbenter upon an activity or enterprise
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"they made an attempt on his life"nounthe act of attacking
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nounearnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish somethingtype of:
Synonyms & Similar Words
go try move best play run part fight chance shot pass act attack test offer share crime worst risk battle trial seek crack effort struggle adventure activity assault squeeze stab bid seeking gamble pains strain essay contribution liberation fling initiate hazard pioneer strive batting undertake whirl endeavor grope striving endeavour foray assay take chances run a risk take a chance take a dare pick up the gauntlet put on the line give it a try give it a whirl have a go lay on the line attempter set about law-breaking criminal offense criminal offence mug's game nisus power play squeeze play takeover attempt