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had a go at

phrase , past tense of have a go at

Synonyms and Antonyms of had a go at

to make an effort to do

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

Synonyms of had a go at

assayed, attempted, endeavored, essayed, sought, strove (also strived), tried

Words Related to had a go at

fought, strained, struggled, toiled, troubled, worked (or wrought)

aimed, aspired, hoped

assumed, took up, undertook

Phrases Synonymous with had a go at

shot at (or shot for), tried one's hand (at)

Near Antonyms of had a go at

dropped, gave up, quit (also quitted)

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