try
verb·nountry definition & meaning
- melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
- test the limits of
- make an effort or attempt
- take a sample of
- put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
- put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice
- put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of
- earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
- examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
- give pain or trouble to
Examples of try in a sentence
As a verb
- Try to finish your homework before dinner
- I will try calling her again later
As a noun
- Give it another try
- That was a good try
Synonyms for try
- render
- strain
- stress
- assay
- attempt
- essay
- seek
- sample
- taste
- try out
- essay
- examine
- prove
- test
- try out
- try on
- adjudicate
- judge
- attempt
- effort
- endeavor
- endeavour
- hear
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Related words to try
melt
melt down
run
afflict
act
move
take in
take
consume
ingest
have
judge
evaluate
pass judgment
assume
put on
wear
don
get into
determine
decide
make up one's mind
activity
probe
examine
hurt
anguish
pain
Word history
Etymology
The word "try" originates from the Old French "trier," meaning "to pick out, cull, or sift," which itself comes from the Late Latin "tritare," a frequentative form of "terere," meaning "to rub" or "to wear away." This Latin root is also the source of the English word "trite." The sense of "try" as "to test or examine" emerged in the 14th century, reflecting the idea of sifting or sorting to determine quality or truth. By the late 14th century, "try" evolved to mean "to attempt or endeavor," expanding its usage beyond mere examination to include efforts to achieve or accomplish something. The legal sense of "try," as in "to try a case," appeared in the 15th century, aligning with the notion of testing evidence or arguments in a judicial setting. Over time, "try" has maintained its core meanings related to testing, attempting, and evaluating, becoming a versatile verb in the English language.
How many points is try worth in Scrabble?
Total points
6
Per letter points
T1R1Y4
Dictionary check
- Offcl. Scrabble Pl. Dict. & Offcl Scrabble WordsYES
- Collins Scrabble Words 2021YES
- NASPA Word List 2020YES
- Tournament Word List 2006YES
- Words with Friends 2000YES
- Words with Friends 1997 (Retired)YES