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Sense: Noun: try

Synonyms:

try , endeavor , endeavour (UK), go (informal), pass , shot (informal), stab (informal), crack (informal), whack (informal), whirl (informal), essay , bid

Sense: Verb: try

Synonyms:

try , endeavor , endeavour (UK), strive , take a stab at (informal), take a shot at (informal), take a whack at (informal), take a crack at (informal), give sth a whirl (informal), have a go at (informal), make an effort, essay

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