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Main Entry:
try  [trahy]
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: attempt
Synonyms: aim, aspire, attack, bear down, chip away at, compete, contend, contest, do one's best, drive for, endeavor, essay, exert oneself, go after, go all out, go for, have a crack, have a go, have a shot, have a stab, have a whack, knock oneself out, labor, lift a finger, make a bid, make a pass at, make an attempt, make an effort, propose, put oneself out, risk, seek, shoot for, speculate, strive, struggle, tackle, undertake, venture, vie for, work, wrangle
Notes: an endeavor is a purposeful or industrious undertaking that requires effort; try is an attempt or effort
Antonyms: abstain
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