English English Dictionary

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Try (v. t.)

To divide or separate, as one sort from another; to winnow; to sift; to pick out; -- frequently followed by out; as, to try out the wild corn from the good.

Try (v. t.)

To purify or refine, as metals; to melt out, and procure in a pure state, as oil, tallow, lard, etc.

Try (v. t.)

To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test; as, to try weights or measures by a standard; to try a man's opinions.

Try (v. t.)

To subject to severe trial; to put to the test; to cause suffering or trouble to.

Try (v. t.)

To experiment with; to test by use; as, to try a remedy for disease; to try a horse.

Try (v. t.)

To strain; to subject to excessive tests; as, the light tries his eyes; repeated disappointments try one's patience.

Try (v. t.)

To examine or investigate judicially; to examine by witnesses or other judicial evidence and the principles of law; as, to try a cause, or a criminal.

Try (v. t.)

To settle; to decide; to determine; specifically, to decide by an appeal to arms; as, to try rival claims by a duel; to try conclusions.

Try (v. t.)

To experience; to have or gain knowledge of by experience.

Try (v. t.)

To essay; to attempt; to endeavor.

Try (v. i.)

To exert strength; to endeavor; to make an effort or an attempt; as, you must try hard if you wish to learn.

Try (v. i.)

To do; to fare; as, how do you try!

Try (n.)

A screen, or sieve, for grain.

Try (n.)

Act of trying; attempt; experiment; trial.

Try (v. t.)

Refined; select; excellent; choice.