try
Give it go
Try is a frequent word that is difficult to define without referring to its less frequent synonym, attempt.
While try can act as both a noun and verb, the noun trial is in fact derived from it and is closely related in meaning.
Try can be followed by a noun phrase (try the peaches), a to infinitive (try to sleep), or a gerund (try topping that), with construction suggesting a slightly different sense of the verb.
Purposeful sustained attempt
- effortApplied energy toward goals
- shotQuick liquor serving
- stabPierce with point
- crackNarrow break or attempt
whack · go · bid · fling · venture · undertaking · experiment · foray
Study with attention
- scrutinizeInspect with close attention
- analyzeStudy by breaking down
- inspectStudy closely for flaws
- evaluateDetermine value or quality
assess · check · review · probe · audit · sample · taste · experiment
Mandatory public revenue charge
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- stretchPull to extend
- testEvaluative examination
- challengeTest of ability
wear · fatigue · exhaust · burden · pressure · overtax · push · drain
Legal decision-making body
- verdictOfficial court decision
- judgeOne who decides
- courtroomJudicial proceedings chamber
- prosecutionPursuing legal charges
defense · testimony · evidence · hearing · case · defendant · plaintiff · appeal
Contested pack restart
- conversionAct of changing states
- lineoutCaught batted ball
- maulAttack with brutal force
- ruckRugby's ground-level contest
scoring · touchdown · pitch · penalty · flanker · winger · fullback · hooker
Labored effort against resistance
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
toil · exertion · striving · labor · diligence · resolve · fortitude · commitment
endeavor
Purposeful sustained attempt
crack · whack · go · bid · fling · venture · undertaking · experiment · foray · pursuit
examine
Study with attention
- scrutinizeInspect with close attention
- analyzeStudy by breaking down
- inspectStudy closely for flaws
evaluate · assess · check · review · probe · audit · sample · taste · experiment · vet
tax
Mandatory public revenue charge
challenge · wear · fatigue · exhaust · burden · pressure · overtax · push · drain · overwork
jury
Legal decision-making body
prosecution · defense · testimony · evidence · hearing · case · defendant · plaintiff · appeal · cross-examination
scrum
Contested pack restart
- conversionAct of changing states
- lineoutCaught batted ball
- maulAttack with brutal force
ruck · scoring · touchdown · pitch · penalty · flanker · winger · fullback · hooker · knock-on
struggle
Labored effort against resistance
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
tenacity · toil · exertion · striving · labor · diligence · resolve · fortitude · commitment · stamina
court
Trial venue or sports surface
entice · persuade · attract · captivate · sweet-talk · coax · allure · win · sway · romance
- try againRepeat an effort
- nice tryIronic concession to failure
- try onTest for fit
- try outTest before committing
- give it a tryMake an effort
- keep tryingContinue making attempts