attempt

How to sign: 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";

Similiar / Same: effort, try, endeavor, endeavour

Categories: activity

Within this category: batting, best, bid, braving, contribution, crack, essay, foray, liberation, mug's game, power play, research effort, seeking, shot, shot, striving, struggle, takeover attempt, test, test, worst

attempt

How to sign: 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";

See also: test, try out, essay, try, examine, prove

Similiar / Same: try, essay, assay, seek

Categories: act, move

Within this category: endeavor, fight, gamble, give it a whirl, grope, have a go, risk, take a dare

attempt

How to sign: enter upon an activity or enterprise

Similiar / Same: undertake, set about

Categories: initiate, pioneer