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try  /ˈtraɪ/ ? Meaning of "try"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
  2. (v) make an effort or attempt
  3. (v) put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
  4. (v) put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of
  5. (v) take a sample of
  6. (v) examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
  7. (v) give pain or trouble to
  8. (v) test the limits of
  9. (v) melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
  10. (v) put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice

Synonym(s)

effort, endeavor, endeavour, try on, render, sample

Derived Word(s)

trier, try out

Usage(s):

  1. I try not to end as merely a question but try to provide a conclusion within the work.
  2. It's true that a few other cartoon characters might try to claim Bart's place of honor.
  3. Widen your eyes, as though surprised, but try not to wrinkle the brow.

Quotes

  1. "I'm really happy. I'm speaking better today because I was pretty emotional yesterday," said Cavendish. "That's seven days down now and 14 to go and we'll try our best to win again."
    on Jul 9, 2010 By: Mark Cavendish Source: Mix 96

  2. "From the first minute Forlan had a problem. He was injured and could not continue," Tabarez said of the Athletico Madrid striker. "He had a pain and during the match we took a decision to try another man who was fresh. It was nothing really...
    on Jul 6, 2010 By: Oscar Tabarez Source: The Age

  3. "North Korea is pressing the US to come forward to a bilateral meeting to try to deflect the pressure it faces over the ship issue and move the atmosphere toward dialogue and (a resumption of) six-nation talks on the North's nuclear programs,"...
    on Jul 9, 2010 By: Kim Yong-Hyun Source: Wall Street Journal

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