try

US /traɪ/

UK /traɪ/

1.

make an attempt or effort to do something

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I will try to finish the report by tomorrow.

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She decided to try a new recipe.

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attempt endeavor strive undertake seek

2.

test (something) to find out whether it is suitable or effective

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Let's try this new software.

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You should try calling her again.

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test check evaluate assess sample

3.

put (a person) on trial

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The court will try the suspect next month.

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He was tried for murder.

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hear adjudicate examine investigate inquire into

1.

an act of trying or attempting something

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Give it a try!

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He made a good try at solving the puzzle.

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attempt endeavor effort stab shot

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try on try for try-out try line try someone’s patience try your hand at