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try - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
try
Definition
(noun) earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Synonyms
:
attempt
,
effort
,
endeavor
,
endeavour
Example Sentence
made an effort to cover all the reading material
wished him luck in his endeavor
she gave it a good try
Definition
(verb) make an effort or attempt
Synonyms
:
assay
,
attempt
,
essay
,
seek
Example Sentence
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
Definition
(verb) put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
Synonyms
:
essay
,
examine
,
prove
,
test
,
try out
Example Sentence
This approach has been tried with good results
Test this recipe
Definition
(verb) put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of
Synonyms
:
adjudicate
,
judge
Example Sentence
The football star was tried for the murder of his wife
The judge tried both father and son in separate trials
Definition
(verb) take a sample of
Synonyms
:
sample
,
taste
,
try out
Example Sentence
Try these new crackers
Sample the regional dishes
Definition
(verb) examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
Synonyms
:
hear
Example Sentence
The jury had heard all the evidence
The case will be tried in California
Definition
(verb) give pain or trouble to
Example Sentence
I've been sorely tried by these students
Definition
(verb) test the limits of
Synonyms
:
strain
,
stress
Example Sentence
You are trying my patience!
Definition
(verb) melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
Synonyms
:
render
Example Sentence
try the yak butter
render fat in a casserole
Definition
(verb) put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice
Synonyms
:
try on
Example Sentence
Try on this sweater to see how it looks
Word used in video below:
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