| Main Entry: |
try |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
attempt |
Synonyms: |
aim,
aspire,
attack, bear down, chip away at,
compete,
contend,
contest, do one's best, drive for,
endeavor,
essay, exert oneself, go after, go all out, go for, have a crack, have a go, have a shot, have a stab, have a whack, knock oneself out,
labor, lift a finger, make a bid, make a pass at, make an attempt, make an effort,
propose, put oneself out,
risk,
seek, shoot for,
speculate,
strive,
struggle,
tackle,
undertake,
venture, vie for,
work, wrangle
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| Notes: |
an endeavor is a purposeful or industrious undertaking that requires effort; try is an attempt or effort |
Antonyms: |
abstain
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