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try
noun as in attempt
verb as in attempt
Strong matches
aim, aspire, compete, contend, contest, endeavor, essay, labor, propose, risk, speculate, strive, tackle, undertake, venture, wrangle
Weak matches
bear down, chip away at, do one's best, drive for, 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, lift a finger, make a bid, make a pass at, make an attempt, make an effort, put oneself out, shoot for, vie for
verb as in experiment, test
verb as in bother, afflict
verb as in bring before a judge
Weak matches
Example Sentences
“Yeah. Dread in the morning. Anxiety and depression throughout the day. Sometimes I wonder if even worse when my parents try to help me — ”
As we approached the broad face of the 1930s federal building that had served as Carville’s hospital, I tried to catch my father’s eye, but I couldn’t read his face.
Authorities are working with families gathered at the scene of the disaster to try to determine exactly how many people still need to be found.
I was trying to think back to whether I'd have done the same thing as a striker and, yes, I would.
Many companies have held back on hiring as they try to manage higher input costs and weakening orders.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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