attempt

verb
UK /əˈtempt/
US /əˈtempt/

To try to do something.

She will attempt to ride her bike without training wheels.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To try to climb or reach something difficult.

The hikers attempted the mountain at dawn.

3. An act of trying to do something.

His first attempt at baking bread was a success.

4. To try to take or attack something.

The cat attempted to catch the bird.