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attempt
When used as a verb, "attempt" is more formal than the word "try." You will often see it in written reports or official news stories. As a noun, you can say "an attempt at [something]" or "an attempt to [do something]." Both are correct and common. Be careful not to confuse this with "tempt," which means to make someone want to do something they shouldn't.
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I tried to make a rain-simulator in my bunk. It was a total fail.
Your attempt at unauthorized climate modification is a breach of code 4. Fine issued.
Meanings
To make an effort to achieve or complete something, especially something difficult.
"The climber will attempt the north face of the mountain tomorrow."
To try to do something; to venture a trial.
"He decided to attempt, though he knew the odds were against him."
An act of trying to do something.
"This is my second attempt at baking a sourdough loaf."