attempt

1. (obsolete) To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.Examples: "Yet since I see you fearful, that neither my coat, integrity, nor persuasion can with ease attempt you, I will go further than I meant, to pluck all fears out of you."; "It made the laughter of an afternoon / That Vivien should attempt the blameless king."obsolete

2. (archaic) To try to win, subdue, or overcome.Examples: "one who attempts the virtue of a woman"; "Dear sir, of force I must attempt you further: / Take some remembrance of us, as a tribute."archaic

3. (archaic) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.Examples: "to attempt the enemy’s camp"; "without attempting his adversary’s life"archaic

4. (criminal law) To make a substantial but unsuccessful effort (to commit a crime).Examples: "Whoever takes a direct and immediate step towards the realisation of the offence as envisaged by them attempts to commit an offence."