English English Dictionary

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Attemperate (v. t.)

To attemper.

Attemperation (n.)

The act of attempering or regulating.

Attempered (imp. & p. p.)

of Attemper

Attempering (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Attemper

Attemperly (adv.)

Temperately.

Attemperment (n.)

Attemperament.

Attempt (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.

Attempt (v. t.)

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

Attempt (v. t.)

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

Attempt (v. t.)

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

Attempt (v. i.)

To make an attempt; -- with upon.

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.

Attemptable (a.)

Capable of being attempted, tried, or attacked.

Attempted (imp. & p. p.)

of Attempt

Attempter (n.)

One who attempts; one who essays anything.

Attempter (n.)

An assailant; also, a temper.

Attempting (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Attempt

Attemptive (a.)

Disposed to attempt; adventurous.

Attend (v. t.)

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

Attend (v. i.)

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.