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have a try

VERB

undertake

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin commence guarantee initiate launch offer shoulder tackle try

STRONG

agree bargain commit contract covenant devote embark endeavor hazard move pledge promise stake stipulate venture volunteer

WEAK

address oneself answer for commit oneself enter upon fall into go about go for go in for go into have a hand in make a run at pitch in set about set in motion set out take on take the plunge take upon oneself try out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease complete conclude deny end finish neglect refuse stop

STRONG

break disagree discourage stay

WEAK

abstain forego forget

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Piastri, though, said the three zones in which the drivers can use the Drag Reduction System overtaking aid might make it easier for him to have a try at passing Verstappen than in Japan.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025

In the 1970s, he gave up and let Michael have a try.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2020

"I think it is a novelty and special so I wanted to have a try," Su said.

From Reuters • Jul. 30, 2016

I thought: I know about that stuff, I’m younger, I shall have a try.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2012

“Let the kid have a try changing the diaper,” I said.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm

have a try

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