Tackle
verb
/ˈtækəl/
To tackle means to try hard to solve a problem or do something difficult. For example, when you have a tough math question, you tackle it by thinking carefully and working on it.
Examples
- I will tackle my homework before I play outside.
- Let's tackle the puzzle together and see if we can finish it.
- I need to tackle my messy room and clean it up.
Synonyms
solve
work on
handle
address
try
deal with
Antonyms
ignore
give up
avoid
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