TRY


Meaning of TRY in English

n. 25B6; verb

try to help him : ATTEMPT, endeavour, make an effort, exert oneself, strive, do one's best, do one's utmost, move heaven and earth; undertake, aim, take it on oneself; informal have a go, give it one's best shot, bend over backwards, bust a gut, do one's damnedest, pull out all the stops, go all out, knock oneself out; formal essay; archaic assay.

try it and see what you think : TEST, put to the test, sample, taste, inspect, investigate, examine, appraise, evaluate, assess; informal check out, give something a whirl.

Mary tried everyone's patience : TAX, strain, test, stretch, sap, drain, exhaust, wear out.

the case is to be tried by a jury : ADJUDICATE, consider, hear, adjudge, examine.

25B6; noun I'll have one last try : ATTEMPT, effort, endeavour; informal go, shot, crack, stab, bash, whack; formal essay.

25A0; try something out TEST, trial, experiment with, pilot; put through its paces; assess, evaluate.

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