Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
ATTEMPT
I. transitive verb see: tempt
Date: 14th century
to make an effort to do, accomplish, solve, or effect , tempt , to try to subdue or take by force ; attack , attemptable adjective Synonyms: see: attempt
II. noun
Date: 1534
1. the act or an instance of attempting, something resulting from or representing an attempt , attack , assault