Something attempted, something done, Has earned a
night's repose. --Longfellow.
2. To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by
temptations; to tempt. [Obs. or Archaic]
It made the laughter of an afternoon That Vivien
should attempt the blameless king. --Thackeray.
3. To try to win, subdue, or overcome; as, one who attempts
the virtue of a woman.
Dear sir, of force I must attempt you further: Take
some remembrance of us, as a tribute. --Shak.
4. To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to
take by force; as, to attempt the enemy's camp.
Without attempting his adversary's life. --Motley.