Synonyms of had a go at

had a go at

phrase

past tense of have a go at

as in tried

to make an effort to do

Realizing I needed a hobby, I decided to have a go at learning to play an instrument.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tried
• attempted
• shot for
• shot at
• sought
• strived
• essayed
• endeavored
• assayed
• wrought
• strove
• tried one's hand (at)
• hoped
• struggled
• worked
• took up
• troubled
• fought
• toiled
• aimed
• undertook
• aspired
• assumed
• strained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gave up
• dropped
• quit
• quitted

• gave up
• dropped
• quit
• quitted