Strong's #3987: peirao (pronounced pi-rah'-o)

from 3984; to test (subjectively), i.e. (reflexively) to attempt:--assay.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon:

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peiraō

1) to make a trial of, to attempt

1a) taught by trial, experienced

2) to test, to make trial of one, put him to proof

2a) his mind, sentiments, temper

2b) in particular, to attempt to induce one to commit some (especially carnal) crime

2c) tempted to sin

Part of Speech: verb

Relation: from G3984

Citing in TDNT: 6:23, 822

Usage:

This word is used 2 times:

 

Acts 9:26: "was come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join himself to the disciples: but"
Acts 26:21: "me in the temple, and went about to kill"