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gives something a try

gives something a try is the third-person singular simple present indicative of give something a try.

Meaning of give something a try

Verb

give something a try (third-person singular simple present gives something a try, present participle giving something a try, simple past gave something a try, past participle given something a try)

  1. (idiomatic, informal) To try or attempt something.
    • I always wanted to give windsurfing a try. I reckon it could be fun.

Questions about gives something a try

What is gives something a try the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Gives something a try is the third-person singular simple present indicative of give something a try.

Words near gives something a try in the dictionary

  1. gives someone what-for
  2. gives someone wood
  3. gives something a go
  4. gives something a miss
  5. gives something a shot
  6. gives something a try
  7. gives something a whirl
  8. gives something up as a bad job
  9. gives suck
  10. gives the ax
  11. gives the axe

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