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give a try

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

Example Sentences

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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