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English word attempt comes from Latin ad ((direction) toward, to, on, up to, for.), Latin tempto
ad (Latin)
(direction) toward, to, on, up to, for.
tempto (Latin)
I handle, touch. I test the strength; I make an attack upon. I test, try, attempt. I urge, incite, rouse.
attentare (Latin)
atempter (Old French)
attempt (English)
An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt. [1580]. The action of trying at something. [1530] (archaic) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.. (archaic) To try to win, subdue, or overcome.. (obsolete) To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.. To try.