verb

 

attempt to attempt to do something

I tried to open the window but couldn't.

 

test to do, test, taste, etc something to discover if it works or if you like it

I tried that recipe you gave me last night.

 

law to examine facts in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty of a crime

He was tried for attempted murder.

 

noun

 

attempt an attempt to do something

She suggested I should have a try.

 

sport when a team scores points in rugby (= game played with an oval ball) by putting the ball on the ground behind the other team's goal line