make a stab at

VERB

venture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dare operate

STRONG

advance assay attempt bet brave challenge chance defy endanger essay experiment expose feel front gamble grope hazard imperil jeopardize presume risk speculate stake try volunteer wager

WEAK

dare say get down go out on a limb have a fling at lay open make bold play for play the market put in jeopardy put up stick one's neck out take a crack at take a flyer take a plunge try out

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain design disbelieve guard hide neglect plan protect save yield

Example Sentences

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Steven Rogers, a St. Louis University political science professor, took a national survey in 2018 and asked people to name their state representative — or at least make a stab at it.

From Washington Post • Apr. 24, 2023

Teasdale had been struggling to make a stab at a solo career as a self-consciously kooky singer-pianist.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2022

It’s not feasible for everyone to fix their own wounds from childhood before becoming a parent, but I encourage you to make a stab at it, if at all possible.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2020

In the meantime, however, allow me to make a stab at offering the most preliminary of answers.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2020

"I'll make a stab at it," he acceded, and then paused, while they waited in breathless silence.

From Miss Pat at School by Ginther, Pemberton

make a stab at

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