give a try

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engage v.
tackle v.
try on/try out v.

VERB

engage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrest catch employ fascinate immerse interest involve join participate preoccupy undertake

STRONG

absorb allure bewitch busy captivate charm draw enamor enchant enthrall grip imbue monopolize partake practice soak tackle

WEAK

embark on enter into give a whirl go for broke go in for go out for have a fling at have a go at have a shot at keep busy pitch in preengage set about take part tie up try on for size

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore disenchant disinterest free ignore let go release

STRONG

disgust forget neglect offend repel repulse turn off

WEAK

discharge disconnect

VERB

tackle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin deal with engage in take on try undertake work on

STRONG

accept attack attempt essay launch

WEAK

apply oneself bang away at come to grips with devote oneself to embark upon give a whirl go for it make a run at pitch into set about square off start the ball rolling take a shot at take in hand take on try on for size turn one's hand to turn to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain complete conclude end finish

STRONG

be lazy

WEAK

avoid dodge forget idle neglect

VERB

try on/try out

Synonyms

WEAK

appraise audition check out demonstrate experiment fit have a dry run have a fitting inspect practice probe prove put into practice put to the test sample scrutinize taste try for size wear

Antonyms

WEAK

abstain

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give a try

It was something I wanted to give a try, and a lot of people weren't on my side, because it's a very challenging song, subject matter and it's super bleak.

From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2023

So now, Jones will give a try to simply standing by and hoping for the best.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 28, 2019

It's still very good, and one walkers will want to give a try.

From Golf Digest ● Mar. 1, 2018

So I said I'd give a try and it worked out.

From Time Magazine Archive

"No, no; I'll see first if I can't tickle 'em with quicker fun," said Uncle Walter; and all agreed that he should give a try.

From Summerfield or, Life on a Farm by Lee, Day Kellogg

give a try

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