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attempt

/əˈtɛmpt/ · 7 letters · 5 distinct letters

  1. verb

    make an effort or attempt

    He tried to shake off his fears

  2. noun

    earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

    made an effort to cover all the reading material

  3. verb

    enter upon an activity or enterprise

  4. noun

    the act of attacking

    attacks on women increased last year

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