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Verb: give it a try
  1. Make an attempt at something
    "Why don't you give it a try at solving the puzzle?";
    - have a go [Brit, informal], have a bash [Brit, informal]
     
  2. Try something out
    "let's give it a try!";
    - give it a whirl [informal]

Derived forms: gave it a try, given it a try, gives it a try, giving it a try

Type of: assay [archaic], attempt, essay, seek, try