Attempted

The old man attempted to swim five kilometers.

The prominent poet attempted to commit suicide in his study.

The boy attempted an escape, but failed.

The poet attempted to commit suicide in his study.

We attempted the experiment.

I attempted to leave but was stopped.

I attempted to solve the problem.

Since their first appearance on earth, men have gathered information and have attempted to pass useful ideas to other men.

I attempted to swim across the river.

The third point to make is that Emmet attempted to harmonize his theory with the reality of designing.