try for

Other forms: tried for; trying for; tries for; tryed for

Definitions of try for
  1. verb
    make an attempt at achieving something
    “She tried for the Olympics”
    synonyms: go for
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    type of:
    compete, contend, vie
    compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
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