ALL meanings of attempting
at·tempt
A a - verb with object attempting to make an effort at; try; undertake; seek: to attempt an impossible task; to attempt to walk six miles. 1
- verb with object attempting Archaic. to attack; move against in a hostile manner: to attempt a person's life. 1
- verb with object attempting Archaic. to tempt. 1
- noun attempting an effort made to accomplish something: He made an attempt to swim across the lake. 1
- noun attempting an attack or assault: an attempt upon the leader's life. 1
- noun attempting Present participle of attempt. 1