I . v. a.
1.
Examine, test, prove, make experiment of, make trial of, put to the test, put to proof, prove by experiment.
2.
Experience, have knowledge of ( by trial ).
3.
Attempt, essay.
4.
( Law .) Hear, examine judicially, adjudicate, adjudge.
5.
Purify, refine.
6.
Subject to trial, put to the test, sound.
II . v. n.
Attempt, endeavor, strive, aim, seek, make an effort, make essay, do one's best, do all that in one lies, strain every nerve.
III . n.
Attempt, experiment, trial, act of ~ing.