Thesaurus / try one's hand at
FEEDBACKother words for try one's hand at
MOST RELEVANT
- pursue
- seek
- solicit
- tackle
- undertake
- aim
- attack
- endeavor
- essay
- experiment
- push
- strive
- venture
- do level best
- exert oneself
- give a fling
- give a whirl
- give best shot
- give it a go
- give it a try
- 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
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Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES FROM THE WEB
After relievedly giving the pistol to the nearest soldier, he stumbled quickly over to Brion and took his hand.
SENSE OF OBLIGATIONHENRY MAXWELL DEMPSEY (AKA HARRY HARRISON)
She is quite true, but not wise, and your left hand must not know what your right hand is doing.
CHECKMATEJOSEPH SHERIDAN LE FANU
The aged woman made no reply; her eyes still studied Ramona's face, and she still held her hand.
RAMONAHELEN HUNT JACKSON
He came to the top of the stairs with a lamp in his hand, and wanted to know what the rumpus was about.
THE BONDBOYGEORGE W. (GEORGE WASHINGTON) OGDEN
She was holding the back of her chair with one hand; her loose sleeve had slipped almost to the shoulder of her uplifted arm.
THE AWAKENING AND SELECTED SHORT STORIESKATE CHOPIN
Not a word now,” cried Longcluse harshly, extending his hand quickly towards him; “I may do that which can't be undone.
CHECKMATEJOSEPH SHERIDAN LE FANU
Mr. Jones swung round a large iron key he held in his hand, and light dawned upon him.
ELSTER'S FOLLYMRS. HENRY WOOD
On his head was the second-hand hat of some parvenu's coachman, gold lace, cockade and all.
THE PIT TOWN CORONET, VOLUME I (OF 3)CHARLES JAMES WILLS
“And the matter of the will was all disposed of by the probate judge today, I hear,” said the judge, his hand on the door.
THE BONDBOYGEORGE W. (GEORGE WASHINGTON) OGDEN
They came forward, a little timidly, and their latest visitor held out a hand to each.
THE BOARDED-UP HOUSEAUGUSTA HUIELL SEAMAN
WORDS RELATED TO TRY ONE'S HAND AT
- aim
- attack
- do level best
- endeavor
- essay
- exert oneself
- experiment
- give a fling
- give a whirl
- give best shot
- give it a go
- give it a try
- give old college try
- go the limit
- have a crack
- have a go at
- make a run at
- pursue
- push
- seek
- shoot the works
- solicit
- strive
- tackle
- take a stab at
- take best shot
- take on
- try one's hand at
- undertake
- venture
- aim
- attack
- do level best
- endeavor
- essay
- exert oneself
- experiment
- give a fling
- give a whirl
- give best shot
- give it a go
- give it a try
- give old college try
- go the limit
- have a crack
- have a go at
- make a run at
- pursue
- push
- seek
- shoot the works
- solicit
- strive
- tackle
- take a stab at
- take best shot
- take on
- try one's hand at
- undertake
- venture
- aim
- attack
- do level best
- endeavor
- essay
- exert oneself
- experiment
- give a fling
- give a whirl
- give best shot
- give it a go
- give it a try
- give old college try
- go the limit
- have a crack
- have a go at
- make a run at
- pursue
- push
- seek
- shoot the works
- solicit
- strive
- tackle
- take a stab at
- take best shot
- take on
- try one's hand at
- undertake
- venture
- aim
- attack
- do level best
- endeavor
- essay
- exert oneself
- experiment
- give a fling
- give a whirl
- give best shot
- give it a go
- give it a try
- give old college try
- go the limit
- have a crack
- have a go at
- make a run at
- pursue
- push
- seek
- shoot the works
- solicit
- strive
- tackle
- take a stab at
- take best shot
- take on
- try one's hand at
- undertake
- venture
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.