Synonyms for

Try

Verb / traɪ / Another word for try — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make an effort to do something.

Synonyms & similar words

endeavour seek taste essay endeavor prove examine tryon strain attempt effort test adjudicate stress judge sample render assay hear tryout attempt endeavor strive aim undertake seek pursue work aspire

Synonyms by register

Formal

attempt endeavor undertake strive

Informal

give it a shot have a go give it a whirl take a crack at it

Literary

assay venture

Antonyms

fail neglect quit relinquish surrender abandon desist

Common collocations

  • try your best
  • try to understand
  • try to help
  • try again
  • try out
  • try on
  • try to find
  • try to do

Word family

noun trial
verb try
adjective trying

Usage note

While 'try' can be used in most contexts, 'attempt' and 'endeavor' are more formal. Be careful not to confuse 'try on' (to wear clothes to see if they fit) with 'try out' (to test something).

Example sentences

  1. I will try to catch the ball.
  2. She will try to sing the song.
  3. He will try to jump over the hurdle.
  4. They will try to solve the puzzle.
  5. We will try to bake a cake.

Quotes

  • Don't be afraid to fail. Don't waste energy trying to cover up failure. Learn from your failures and go on to the next challenge. It's OK to fail. If you're not failing, you're not growing. - H. Stanley Judd
  • Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. - Thomas A. Edison
  • Try not to become a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value. - Albert Einstein

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