English English Dictionary

To attemper.

The act of attempering or regulating.

of Attemper

of Attemper

Temperately.

Attemperament.

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.

To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.

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

To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force; as, to attempt the enemy's camp.

To make an attempt; -- with upon.

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.

Capable of being attempted, tried, or attacked.

of Attempt

One who attempts; one who essays anything.

An assailant; also, a temper.

of Attempt

Disposed to attempt; adventurous.

To wait for; to await; to remain, abide, or be in store for.

To apply the mind, or pay attention, with a view to perceive, understand, or comply; to pay regard; to heed; to listen; -- usually followed by to.