Try On (Verb)
Meaning
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.
Examples
- Before buying the wedding dress, let me try it on in the fitting room to make sure it's perfect.
- She asked to try on the shoes to make sure they fit before purchasing.
- The tailor asked him to try on the suit to make any necessary adjustments.
- When shopping for a swimsuit, you should always try it on to see how it fits.
- I want to try on the glasses to see how they look on me before ordering a new pair.