1. To try; to make an attempt at; to assay.
2. To try to move by temptations; to tempt.
3. (Archaic) To try to win, subdue, or overcome.
In law, a partial or unsuccessful commission of a crime. An attempt must be more than preparation for a crime; it must involve actual efforts to commit a crime.

1. To make an effort or attempt; SYN. seek, attempt, essay, assay.
2. To test the limits of; SYN. strain, stress.
3. To give pain or trouble to
4. To melt (fat, lard, etc.) in order to separate out impurities; SYN. render.