atentar
verb/ɐtẽˈtaɾ/medium
a·ten·tar
Definition
1. To direct an attack or violent action against someone or something. 2. To pay careful attention; to observe meticulously.
The man attempted to attack the president's life.
One must pay attention to the details of the contract.
Common collocations
to attempt againstto pay attention to
Etymology
Do latim 'attentare' (tentar, atacar), frequentativo de 'attendere' (prestar atenção).