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takes a stab at

takes a stab at is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a stab at.

Meaning of take a stab at

Verb

take a stab at (third-person singular simple present takes a stab at, present participle taking a stab at, simple past took a stab at, past participle taken a stab at)

  1. (idiomatic) To attempt or try.
    • Would you like to take a stab at explaining the theory?
  2. (idiomatic) To guess about.
    • I'll take a stab at the answer, but I don't really know for sure.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, stab.

Questions about takes a stab at

What is takes a stab at the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes a stab at is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a stab at.

Words near takes a stab at in the dictionary

  1. takes a seat
  2. takes a shining to
  3. takes a shit
  4. takes a shot in the dark
  5. takes a sight
  6. takes a stab at
  7. takes a stand
  8. takes a step back
  9. takes a tinkle
  10. takes a toll
  11. takes a tumble

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