Meaning & Definition of Try in English

1. Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

• "Made an effort to cover all the reading material"

• "Wished him luck in his endeavor"

• "She gave it a good try"

1. Make an effort or attempt

• "He tried to shake off his fears"

• "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"

• "The police attempted to stop the thief"

• "He sought to improve himself"

• "She always seeks to do good in the world"

2. Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

• "This approach has been tried with good results"

• "Test this recipe"

3. Put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of

• "The football star was tried for the murder of his wife"

• "The judge tried both father and son in separate trials"

4. Take a sample of

• "Try these new crackers"

• "Sample the regional dishes"

5. Examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process

• "The jury had heard all the evidence"

• "The case will be tried in california"

6. Give pain or trouble to

• "I've been sorely tried by these students"

7. Test the limits of

• "You are trying my patience!"

8. Melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities

• "Try the yak butter"

• "Render fat in a casserole"

9. Put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice

• "Try on this sweater to see how it looks"