Let's try something.
Source: tatoeba (1276)
Try
/tɹaɪ/
Synonyms for "try" (314 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (63)
Strong matches (94)
crucifycut and trydabdecrassifydemonstratedepuratedeterminationdevotediscouragedistilldistressdocimasyedulcorateefforteluteendeavorengageessayessentializeexamine
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excruciateexerciseexertexperimentexploreextractfeeling outfilterfiltratefirst draftflinggambitgive a trygive a tryoutgogo hard withgo ill withhandleharassharrowhasslehave a gohearhold courthold the scaleshopeinconvenienceinspectintendirkirritatejabjudgekiteflyingleachlicklie onlift a fingerlixiviateloadmake an attempt
Noun(18 words)
dab of paintdabblingdippingendeavoringendeavorsendeavouressaysevaluateexperiment projectexperimentingexperimentsextra pointforaysgropesguess based decisionjudginglaboratory experimentlaboratory material sample
Related words (157)
make an effortmartyrmoveofferofficiateoppressordealoverburdenoverloadpainpasspercolateplay around withpoppracticepractice uponpretendprobationproofprosecute
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provepull forpurifypushput to trialrackrectifyrefereerefineresearchrivalroad testroad-testrough draftrough sketchrun a samplesamplescreenscrutinizeseekseparateshake downshotsievesiftsit in judgmentslapsmitesounding outspiritualizestabstaggerstandardstepstrainstrain forstressstrikestrivestrive forstrivingstrokestrong bidstrugglestruggle forsublimatesublimesubstantiatetastetaxtentativetesttest casetormenttorturetouchstonetrialtrial and errortroubletry a casetry fortry it ontry onetry outumpireundertakeundertakingvalidateventureventure onventure uponverificationverifyvexweighweigh downweigh heavy onweigh onweigh uponwhackwhirlwinnowworrywring
Adjective(3 words)
Noun(29 words)
Verb(20 words)
Determiner(1 words)
the more effort
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: attempt, effort, endeavor, acid test, adjudicate.
- Sentence evidence is available for try, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "try".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "try"
Keep "try" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "try" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "try", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "try" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
35 entriesShowing 16 of 35 words.
More specific
11 entriesCollocations
12 entriesInflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
54 total sentences available.
Never try to die.
Source: tatoeba (2054)
It's very frustrating to try to find your glasses when you can't see anything without glasses.
Source: tatoeba (2143)
Try as you might, but you cannot force a belief onto someone else, much less your own self.
Source: tatoeba (2262)
Showing 4 of 54 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "try"?
Closest matches include attempt, effort, endeavor, acid test, adjudicate.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "try"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.