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- Definition
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- try :earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
- made an effort to cover all the reading material|wished him luck in his endeavor|she gave it a good try
- try :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
- try :put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
- This approach has been tried with good results|Test this recipe
- try :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
- try :take a sample of
- Try these new crackers|Sample the regional dishes
- try :examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
- The jury had heard all the evidence|The case will be tried in California
- try :give pain or trouble to
- I've been sorely tried by these students
- try :test the limits of
- You are trying my patience!