Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb give_it_a_try

2 senses of give it a try

Sense 1
give it a whirl, give it a try -- (try; "let's give it a whirl!")
       => try, seek, attempt, essay, assay -- (make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world")

Sense 2
have a go, give it a try -- (make an attempt at something; "I never sat on a horse before but I'll give it a go")
       => try, seek, attempt, essay, assay -- (make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world")