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try

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verb

ˈtrī How to pronounce try (audio)
tried; trying

intransitive verb

: to make an attempt
you can do it if you try

transitive verb

1
: to make an attempt at
—often used with an infinitive
try to fix the car
2
a
: to put to test or trial
try one's luck
—often used with out
try out a new method
b
: to subject to something (such as undue strain or excessive hardship or provocation) that tests the powers of endurance
c
: demonstrate, prove
3
a
: to examine or investigate judicially
try a case
b(1)
: to conduct the trial of
(2)
: to participate as counsel in the judicial examination of
4
a
: to melt down and procure in a pure state : render
try out whale oil from blubber
b
obsolete : purify, refine
5
: to fit or finish with accuracy

try

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noun

plural tries
1
: an experimental trial : attempt
succeeded on the first try
2
: a play in rugby that is similar to a touchdown in football, scores usually five points, and entitles the scoring side to attempt a placekick at the goal for additional points
also : the score made on a try
Phrases
try one's hand
: to attempt something for the first time

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Choose the Right Synonym for try

afflict, try, torment, torture, rack mean to inflict on a person something that is hard to bear.

afflict is a general term and applies to the causing of pain or suffering or of acute annoyance, embarrassment, or any distress.

ills that afflict the elderly

try suggests imposing something that strains the powers of endurance or of self-control.

children often try their parents' patience

torment suggests persecution or the repeated inflicting of suffering or annoyance.

a horse tormented by flies

torture adds the implication of causing unbearable pain or suffering.

tortured by a sense of guilt

rack stresses straining or wrenching.

a body racked by pain

attempt, try, endeavor, essay, strive mean to make an effort to accomplish an end.

attempt stresses the initiation or beginning of an effort.

will attempt to photograph the rare bird

try is often close to attempt but may stress effort or experiment made in the hope of testing or proving something.

tried to determine which was the better procedure

endeavor heightens the implications of exertion and difficulty.

endeavored to find crash survivors in the mountains

essay implies difficulty but also suggests tentative trying or experimenting.

will essay a dramatic role for the first time

strive implies great exertion against great difficulty and specifically suggests persistent effort.

continues to strive for peace

Example Sentences

Verb I don't know if I can do it, but I'll try. Keep trying. You can do it. You can do it if you try hard enough. “He said he can beat you.” “I'd like to see him try!” I tried, but I just couldn't do it. “She's not in the office now.” “OK. I'll try again later.” I don't know where she is. Try calling her on her cell phone. He tried a few things to remove the stain, but nothing worked. Did you try restarting the computer? If you want to lose weight, try exercising more. Noun was granted another try at the field goal See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Rosario did everything but drag the infield to try and ensure a sweep for Cleveland. Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 18 Sep. 2022 In the aftermath of Will’s apartment fire, Crockett, Ethan and Archer work together to try and save the survivors. Rodney Ho, ajc, 18 Sep. 2022 To try and make that happen, Fields has emerged as one of the state’s biggest lobbying forces on Beacon Hill during the past year. Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2022 As part of the study, CBRE would speak to key stakeholders, including developers looking to build in the area and local business and warehouse owners to try and better understand the marketplace. Wells Dusenbury, Sun Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 The labor secretary, Marty Walsh, directly participated in the talk several times, and the final talks were held at the labor department to try and hash out a deal. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022 This is the last of the games needed to put them in position to be in position to try and make a genuine bowl push. Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Sep. 2022 And Ramsay’s signature dishes — the same ones TV contestants try and fail to cook properly on the 17-year-old show — can be found on the menu. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Under-inflating your tires to try and increase traction will not work and may ultimately damage your tires. Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022
Noun
If a typical Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta and olives doesn’t sound quite hearty enough for your next meal, give this variation a try. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 Over the years, he's seen children as young as five and adults into their 80s give the contest a try. Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 24 Aug. 2022 The victories of Black athletes have given a new generation of Black girls role models as well, potentially encouraging them to give the sport a try. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 23 Aug. 2022 And anybody passionate enough about Thrones to be genuinely upset about its climax is likely also enough of a fan of Martin’s world to want to give Dragon a try. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2022 Lewis Hamilton is ready to give another sport a try. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2022 Therefore, an endorsement by a customer goes a long way in convincing potential new customers to give your business a try. Azadeh Williams, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Take this as your sign to give it a try this summer. Darcy Brown, refinery29.com, 26 July 2022 With a reasonable payment plan offered through the practice, LaPierre was able to give the method a try. Melanie Savage, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English trien, from Anglo-French trier to select, sort, examine, determine, probably from Late Latin tritare to grind, frequentative of Latin terere to rub — more at throw entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3a

Noun

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of try was in the 14th century

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