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Try (Verb)

Meaning¹

Put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of; "The football star was tried for the murder of his wife"; "The judge tried both father and son in separate trials".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

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Meaning²

Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

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Meaning³

Take a sample of; "Try these new crackers"; "Sample the regional dishes".

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Meaning⁴

Put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice; "Try on this sweater to see how it looks".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Meaning⁵

Examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process; "The jury had heard all the evidence"; "The case will be tried in California".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

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Trier (noun)

Meaning⁶

Test the limits of; "You are trying my patience!".

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".