Definitions for the word, attempt

(n.) A essay, trial, or endeavor; an undertaking; an attack, or an effort to gain a point; esp. an unsuccessful, as contrasted with a successful, effort.

(v. i.) To make an attempt; -- with upon.

(v. t.) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force; as, to attempt the enemy's camp.

(v. t.) To make trial or experiment of; to try; to endeavor to do or perform (some action); to assay; as, to attempt to sing; to attempt a bold flight.

(v. t.) To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.

(v. t.) To try to win, subdue, or overcome; as, one who attempts the virtue of a woman.


47 words found in the Scrabble word, attempt



Scrabble letter values
A is 1 points
B is 3 points
C is 3 points
D is 2 points
E is 1 points
F is 4 points
G is 2 points
H is 4 points
I is 1 points
J is 8 points
K is 5 points
L is 1 points
M is 3 points
N is 1 points
O is 1 points
P is 3 points
Q is 10 points
R is 1 points
S is 1 points
T is 1 points
U is 1 points
V is 4 points
W is 4 points
X is 8 points
Y is 4 points
Z is 10 points



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