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1. try

verb. ['ˈtraɪ'] make an effort or attempt.

Etymology

  • try (English)
  • trien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • trier (Anglo-Norman)

2. try

verb. ['ˈtraɪ'] put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to.

Etymology

  • try (English)
  • trien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • trier (Anglo-Norman)

3. try

noun. ['ˈtraɪ'] earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something.

Etymology

  • try (English)
  • trien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • trier (Anglo-Norman)

4. try

verb. ['ˈtraɪ'] put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of.

Etymology

  • try (English)
  • trien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • trier (Anglo-Norman)

5. try

verb. ['ˈtraɪ'] take a sample of.

Etymology

  • try (English)
  • trien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • trier (Anglo-Norman)

6. try

verb. ['ˈtraɪ'] put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice.

Etymology

  • try (English)
  • trien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • trier (Anglo-Norman)

7. try

verb. ['ˈtraɪ'] melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • try (English)
  • trien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • trier (Anglo-Norman)

8. try

verb. ['ˈtraɪ'] give pain or trouble to.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • try (English)
  • trien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • trier (Anglo-Norman)

9. try

verb. ['ˈtraɪ'] examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process.

Etymology

  • try (English)
  • trien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • trier (Anglo-Norman)

10. try

verb. ['ˈtraɪ'] test the limits of.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • try (English)
  • trien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • trier (Anglo-Norman)
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