The noun attempt has 2 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (49) attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try -- (earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try")
2. (2) attack, attempt -- (the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life")
Overview of verb attempt
The verb attempt has 2 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (50) 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")
2. (15) undertake, set about, attempt -- (enter upon an activity or enterprise)