Try synonyms such as "make severe demands on, aim, appraise, drain, and exhaust". Try is a verb, and its antonyms are give up and surrender. Here are 62 another word for try with example sentences.
Another word for Try
1. seek
- undertake
- try one's hand at
- take it on oneself
- struggle
- strive
- set out
- seek
- pull out all the stops
- move heaven and earth
- make an effort
- knock oneself out
- have a go/shot/crack/stab/bash
- go for broke
- go all out
- give it one's best shot
- give it a fly
- give it a burl
- exert oneself
- essay
- endeavour
- do one's utmost
- do one's damnedest
- do one's best
- do all one can
- bust a gut
- break one's neck
- bend/lean over backwards
- attempt
- assay
- aim
2. test
- try something on for size
- try out
- trial
- test
- taste
- sample
- put to the test
- put through its paces
- put into practice
- pilot
- investigate
- inspect
- have a taste of
- give something a whirl
- experiment with
- examine
- evaluate
- check out
- assess
- appraise
3. strain
- weary
- wear out
- tire out
- test
- tax
- stretch
- strain
- sap
- put a strain on
- make severe demands on
- exhaust
- drain
How to Use try in a Sentence
Don’t try to fool your friends.
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.