Try Synonyms

Try is a verb. Its synonyms include attempt, endeavour, make an effort, exert oneself, seek, strive, struggle, do one's best, do one's utmost, and do all one can. 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. in the sense of seek
  • attempt
  • make an effort
  • seek
  • struggle
  • do one's utmost
  • undertake
  • set out
  • try one's hand at
  • give it one's best shot
  • bust a gut
  • pull out all the stops
  • go for broke
  • break one's neck
  • give it a burl
  • essay
  • endeavour
  • exert oneself
  • strive
  • do one's best
  • do all one can
  • aim
  • take it on oneself
  • have a go/shot/crack/stab/bash
  • bend/lean over backwards
  • do one's damnedest
  • go all out
  • knock oneself out
  • move heaven and earth
  • give it a fly
  • assay
2. in the sense of test
  • test
  • check out
  • experiment with
  • taste
  • inspect
  • examine
  • evaluate
  • try something on for size
  • trial
  • put through its paces
  • try out
  • put to the test
  • sample
  • have a taste of
  • investigate
  • appraise
  • assess
  • give something a whirl
  • pilot
  • put into practice
3. in the sense of strain
  • tax
  • strain
  • test
  • sap
  • exhaust
  • tire out
  • make severe demands on
  • put a strain on
  • stretch
  • drain
  • wear out
  • weary

Try Sentences

I will try my hardest.

They will try again tomorrow.

Please try to be patient.

You should try new experiences.

Try Rhymes