Try
/traɪ/verb
To make an attempt or effort to do something.
I will try to finish the work on time
Often appears as...
- try hard
- try again
verb
To test or use experimentally.
You should try the new ice cream flavor
Often appears as...
- try on
- try out
verb
To examine or judge in a court of law.
The case was tried in court yesterday
Often appears as...
- try a case
- try in court
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To put someone through difficult situations or hardships.
Losing his job really tried his patience
Often appears as...
- try patience
- try my patience
verb
To make an attempt or effort to do something.
I will try to finish the work on time
Often appears as...
- try hard
- try again
verb
To test or use experimentally.
You should try the new ice cream flavor
Often appears as...
- try on
- try out
verb
To examine or judge in a court of law.
The case was tried in court yesterday
Often appears as...
- try a case
- try in court
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To put someone through difficult situations or hardships.
Losing his job really tried his patience
Often appears as...
- try patience
- try my patience
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Stating Intent
Use 'try to' followed by the infinitive verb when expressing your intention to do something.
I will try to learn the piano.
Pro Tip 2/3Uncertain Outcome
'Try' suggests that success isn't guaranteed and you're making an effort regardless of the outcome.
Let's try to solve this puzzle.
Pro Tip 3/3Encouraging Effort
Use 'try' to encourage someone to attempt something even if it's challenging.
You should try writing the essay.
Compare with
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is that they take over people's lives and cause significant problems. Imagine that instead of caring for your spouse or children, you used them as a source of attention or admiration. Or imagine that instead of seeking constructive feedback about your performance, you instead told everyone who tried to help you
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Why do people get so...
Thinking of yourself as someone who can grow and improve can actually help you grow and improve. If you're a teacher or parent of young children, try being playful with math and focusing on the creative aspects. That can build the numerical skills that help students approach math with confidence later on.
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Handraising Twin Tiger...
So, we try and spend a little bit of time with them every day. It's really important, because, ultimately, from day one, we've been building a bond with them. And the fact that they just get used to hearing my voice and the sensation of being touched and picked up and stuff is really good.
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Can you solve the...
There are no reflective surfaces, all water is in opaque containers, and most importantly, they're not allowed to communicate among themselves. Though they do see each other during each morning's head count. Nevertheless, they all know no one would ever risk trying to leave
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Bill Gates: The next...
No one to look at the diagnostics. No one to figure out what tools should be used. As an example, we could have taken the blood of survivors, processed it, and put that plasma back in people to protect them. But that was never tried. So there was a lot that was missing.
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What is bipolar...
because they're afraid it will dim their emotions and destroy their creativity. But modern psychiatry is actively trying to avoid that. Today, doctors work with patients on a case-by-case basis to administer a combination of treatments and therapies
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The psychological weight...
doctors will work very very hard to try to prevent complications that might ruin the quality of your life or kill you so i knew that this was not going to work for me i was a hard hard-charging taipei global
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Who were the Vestal...
was no longer a virgin. That was the beginning of the end. The accused protested her innocence, but it wasn't enough. She was tried and found guilty. That Vestal's death was meant to protect the city,
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
I put the wall up and I'm like, yeah I'm doing great. Doo-doo-doo, let's keep going. But again, I'm really trying to dig deep, challenge myself, find that voice and kind of honor it.
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How to recognize a...
Have you ever tried to picture an ideal world? One without war, poverty, or crime? If so, you're not alone. Plato imagined an enlightened republic ruled by philosopher kings,
Video examples
The psychology of...
is that they take over people's lives and cause significant problems. Imagine that instead of caring for your spouse or children, you used them as a source of attention or admiration. Or imagine that instead of seeking constructive feedback about your performance, you instead told everyone who tried to help you
Video examples
Why do people get so...
Thinking of yourself as someone who can grow and improve can actually help you grow and improve. If you're a teacher or parent of young children, try being playful with math and focusing on the creative aspects. That can build the numerical skills that help students approach math with confidence later on.
Video examples
Handraising Twin Tiger...
So, we try and spend a little bit of time with them every day. It's really important, because, ultimately, from day one, we've been building a bond with them. And the fact that they just get used to hearing my voice and the sensation of being touched and picked up and stuff is really good.
Video examples
Can you solve the...
There are no reflective surfaces, all water is in opaque containers, and most importantly, they're not allowed to communicate among themselves. Though they do see each other during each morning's head count. Nevertheless, they all know no one would ever risk trying to leave
Video examples
Bill Gates: The next...
No one to look at the diagnostics. No one to figure out what tools should be used. As an example, we could have taken the blood of survivors, processed it, and put that plasma back in people to protect them. But that was never tried. So there was a lot that was missing.
Video examples
What is bipolar...
because they're afraid it will dim their emotions and destroy their creativity. But modern psychiatry is actively trying to avoid that. Today, doctors work with patients on a case-by-case basis to administer a combination of treatments and therapies
Video examples
The psychological weight...
doctors will work very very hard to try to prevent complications that might ruin the quality of your life or kill you so i knew that this was not going to work for me i was a hard hard-charging taipei global
Video examples
Who were the Vestal...
was no longer a virgin. That was the beginning of the end. The accused protested her innocence, but it wasn't enough. She was tried and found guilty. That Vestal's death was meant to protect the city,
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
I put the wall up and I'm like, yeah I'm doing great. Doo-doo-doo, let's keep going. But again, I'm really trying to dig deep, challenge myself, find that voice and kind of honor it.
Video examples
How to recognize a...
Have you ever tried to picture an ideal world? One without war, poverty, or crime? If so, you're not alone. Plato imagined an enlightened republic ruled by philosopher kings,
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Jimi Hendrix
American Musician
To be with the others, you have to have your hair short and wear ties. So we're trying to make a third world happen, you know what I mean?
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Clint Eastwood
American Actor
There are two kinds of people in this world. 'I' people and 'we' people. I've always tried to be a 'we' person.
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Jim Brown
American Athlete
I look for good people and people that will be like-minded and help me try to do good for other human beings.
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Jimmy Dean
American Actor
Do what you say you're going to do. And try to do it a little better than you said you would.
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
Expect me to continue what I've been doing, which is trying to take over the world.
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Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
I'm not trying to follow a set of rules and stuff. I'm just living my life.
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Jean-Michel Basquiat
American Artist
I don't think about art when I'm working. I try to think about life.
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Fran Lebowitz
American Journalist
Your life story would not make a good book. Don't even try.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
When I write, I try to become different characters.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
I'm trying to make the world a more open place.
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Jimi Hendrix
American Musician
To be with the others, you have to have your hair short and wear ties. So we're trying to make a third world happen, you know what I mean?
Quote examples
Clint Eastwood
American Actor
There are two kinds of people in this world. 'I' people and 'we' people. I've always tried to be a 'we' person.
Quote examples
Jim Brown
American Athlete
I look for good people and people that will be like-minded and help me try to do good for other human beings.
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Jimmy Dean
American Actor
Do what you say you're going to do. And try to do it a little better than you said you would.
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
Expect me to continue what I've been doing, which is trying to take over the world.
Quote examples
Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
I'm not trying to follow a set of rules and stuff. I'm just living my life.
Quote examples
Jean-Michel Basquiat
American Artist
I don't think about art when I'm working. I try to think about life.
Quote examples
Fran Lebowitz
American Journalist
Your life story would not make a good book. Don't even try.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
When I write, I try to become different characters.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
I'm trying to make the world a more open place.
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