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Verb attempt has 2 senses
- try, seek, attempt, essay, assay - 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"
--1 is one way to act, move
Sample sentence:
They attempt to move
- undertake, set about, attempt - enter upon an activity or enterprise
--2 is one way to initiate, pioneer
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s VERB-ing
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