Try Synonyms

62 try synonyms include attempt, endeavour, make an effort, exert oneself, seek, strive, struggle, do one's best, and do all one can. Try is a verb, and its antonyms are give up and surrender. Here are some additional synonyms for "try" with example sentences.

Another word for Try

62 other ways to say try.

1. seek

  • undertake  
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  • try one's hand at  
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  • take it on oneself  
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  • struggle
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  • strive  
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  • set out  
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  • seek
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  • pull out all the stops  
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  • move heaven and earth  
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  • make an effort  
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  • knock oneself out  
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  • have a go/shot/crack/stab/bash  
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  • go for broke  
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  • go all out  
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  • give it one's best shot  
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  • give it a fly  
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  • give it a burl  
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  • exert oneself  
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  • essay  
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  • endeavour
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  • do one's utmost  
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  • do one's damnedest  
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  • do one's best  
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  • do all one can  
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  • bust a gut  
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  • break one's neck  
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  • bend/lean over backwards  
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  • attempt
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  • assay  
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  • aim
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2. test

  • try something on for size  
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  • try out  
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  • trial  
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  • test  
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  • taste  
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  • sample  
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  • put to the test  
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  • put through its paces  
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  • put into practice  
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  • pilot  
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  • investigate  
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  • inspect  
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  • have a taste of  
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  • give something a whirl  
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  • experiment with  
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  • examine  
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  • evaluate  
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  • check out  
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  • assess  
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  • appraise  
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3. strain

  • weary  
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  • wear out  
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  • tire out  
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  • test  
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  • tax  
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  • stretch  
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  • strain
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  • sap  
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  • put a strain on  
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  • make severe demands on  
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  • exhaust  
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  • drain  
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Use try in a Sentence

Don’t try to fool your friends.

Everyone should try their best.

I'm willing to try again.

Let’s try the other way.

Maybe we should try again.

Only an idiot would try that.

Please try to be patient.

She encouraged him to try again.

There's always some new activity to try.

You should try new experiences.