give it a try

VERB

attempt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pursue seek solicit tackle undertake

STRONG

aim attack endeavor essay experiment push strive venture

WEAK

do level best exert oneself give a fling give a whirl give best shot give it a go give old college try go the limit have a crack have a go at make a run at shoot the works take a stab at take best shot take on try one's hand at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget neglect

STRONG

be idle

WEAK

be lazy

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give it a try

I had never worked with a travel agent, but a few family members convinced me to give it a try.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

The findings, he said, would help determine the best injection angles for reaching magnitude 1 at the BedrettoLab when researchers next give it a try in June.

From Barron's ● May 11, 2026

They noticed their local Indian restaurant was going to be open on Christmas Day and thought they would give it a try.

From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2025

The trip dispatches and countless photos and videos I sent my family—none a train enthusiast—inspired one of them to give it a try.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 27, 2025

This school had recently been assessed as “one of the country’s most troubled high schools,” but I was willing to give it a try.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

give it a try

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