try for

VERB

angle (for)

Synonyms

WEAK

aim for be after cast about for connive conspire contrive fish for hint hunt invite look for maneuver plan plot scheme seek solicit strive

VERB

pursue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attempt seek

STRONG

desire purpose

WEAK

aim for aspire to go in for go out for have a go at strive for work for work toward

Antonyms

WEAK

discontinue eschew give up ignore retreat run away shun stop

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Leo Darrelatour crossed to prevent Catalans from being blanked but there was still time for James McDonnell to add an eighth try for Leeds.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Bounce with your hands in front of you as if you’re driving a car down a rocky street, or put your hand above your head and try for an elegant, ballerina-inspired twirl.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Except this time, the decision was left to 15-year-old Javier Zarate, and he chose to give up club soccer to try for straight A’s last year at Garfield High.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

France went wide, Mathieu Jalibert finding Bialle-Biarrey for another try for the record books.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

I could go out for something more like dinner, or try for a movie.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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