Begin and Try

Begin

Begin verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).

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Try and begin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Try" instead a verb "Begin".

Nearby Word: beginning

Try verb - To subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress.

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Begin and try are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Begin" instead a verb "Try".

Nearby Words: tried, trying

life	begin life	try life
attack	begin attack	try attack
relationship	begin relationship	try relationship
control	begin control	try control
Other words: series, end, time, way, plan, level, game, fight, war, lives.

The two-parter deals with Discord escaping to try and begin his reign anew.

Source: The Dark Times
He clearly doesn't believe that Hal is as dangerous as everyone claims he is, repeatedly goads him to try and attack him, then finally decides to begin insulting his friends.

Source: Series / Being Human (UK)
When Oshin and her best friend Kayo work in an eatery and begin selling sake in it, the local Yakuza feel threatened and try to kick them out.

Source: Yakuza

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