iarracht — meaning in English

English meaning

• attempt verb To try to do something, especially something difficult, without guaranteed success.
• effort noun Physical or mental energy put into doing something.

Senses

iarracht is used for these senses in English:

• attempt The action of trying at something. [1530]
• effort The work involved in performing an activity; exertion.

attempt — full definition

1. verb To try to do something, especially something difficult, without guaranteed success.
2. noun An effort to do something, especially one that may fail.

effort — full definition

1. noun Physical or mental energy put into doing something.
2. noun An attempt to achieve something; an endeavor.

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