企てる

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to plan; to plot; to propose; to design; to intend; to contemplate
2. v1vt
   to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business)
3. v1vt archaic
   to stand on tip-toes

Example sentences

• 彼女は自殺を企てた。

  She attempted to kill herself.

• 彼女は金儲けばかりを企てている。

  She is always thinking of moneymaking schemes.

• 彼らは逃亡を企てた。

  They attempted to escape.