competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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attempt
verb
- To make an attempt to do or make: assay, endeavor, essay, seek, strive, try.
Idioms:
have a go at, have (or make) (or take) a shot at, have (or take) a whack at, make a stab at, take a crack at. See
try
noun
- A trying to do or make something: crack, effort, endeavor, essay, go, offer, stab, trial, try.
Informal: shot.
Slang: take.
Archaic: assay. See
try
- The act of attacking: aggression, assailment, assault, attack, offense, offensive, onrush, onset, onslaught, strike. See
attack
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