I. verb
1.
to subject to testing
try the door to be sure it's locked
Synonyms: check, examine, prove, test
Related Word: inspect, scrutinize; appraise, judge, weigh
Idioms: make trial of, put to proof, put to the test
2.
to subject to stress
the fine print tried her eyes
Synonyms: distress, harass, irk, pain, strain, stress, trouble
Related Word: annoy, bother, vex
3.
Synonyms: afflict , agonize, crucify, excruciate, harrow, martyr, rack, torment, torture, wring
4.
Synonyms: prove 1, demonstrate, test
5.
to make an effort to do or accomplish something
the baby is trying to walk
Synonyms: assay, attempt, endeavor, essay, offer, seek, strive, struggle, undertake
Related Word: aim, aspire, hope, strike
Idioms: do one's best ( or utmost) to, have a go at
II. noun
1.
Synonyms: attempt , endeavor, essay, hassle, striving, struggle, trial, undertaking
2.
Synonyms: fling 1, crack, go, pop, shot, slap, stab, ||stagger, whack, whirl
Related Word: dab, jab