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Results for: "attempt"

Translating from English to Welsh

Translations:

attempt — the action of trying at something
→ ceisio
attempt — to try
→ ymgeisio

Additional Definitions (WordNet):


NOUN (2)

1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something;
- Example: "made an effort to cover all the reading material"
- Example: "wished him luck in his endeavor"
- Example: "she gave it a good try"
[syn: attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try]

2. the act of attacking;
- Example: "attacks on women increased last year"
- Example: "they made an attempt on his life"
[syn: attack, attempt]


VERB (2)

1. make an effort or attempt;
- Example: "He tried to shake off his fears"
- Example: "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"
- Example: "The police attempted to stop the thief"
- Example: "He sought to improve himself"
- Example: "She always seeks to do good in the world"
[syn: try, seek, attempt, essay, assay]

2. enter upon an activity or enterprise;
[syn: undertake, set about, attempt]