try, seek, attempt, essay, assay - make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world" --1is one way toact, move
undertake, set about, attempt - enter upon an activity or enterprise --2is one way toinitiate, pioneer Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something Somebody ----s VERB-ing