Try
English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Try
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1 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.
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2 v. t.
To purify or refine, as metals; to melt out, and procure in a pure state, as oil, tallow, lard, etc.
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3 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.
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4 v. t.
To subject to severe trial; to put to the test; to cause suffering or trouble to.
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5 v. t.
To experiment with; to test by use; as, to try a remedy for disease; to try a horse.
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6 v. t.
To strain; to subject to excessive tests; as, the light tries his eyes; repeated disappointments try one's patience.
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7 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.
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8 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.
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9 v. t.
To experience; to have or gain knowledge of by experience.
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10 v. t.
To essay; to attempt; to endeavor.
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11 v. i.
To exert strength; to endeavor; to make an effort or an attempt; as, you must try hard if you wish to learn.
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12 v. i.
To do; to fare; as, how do you try!
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13 n.
A screen, or sieve, for grain.
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14 n.
Act of trying; attempt; experiment; trial.
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15 v. t.
Refined; select; excellent; choice.
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16 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.
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17 v. t.
To purify or refine, as metals; to melt out, and procure in a pure state, as oil, tallow, lard, etc.
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18 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.
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19 v. t.
To subject to severe trial; to put to the test; to cause suffering or trouble to.
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20 v. t.
To experiment with; to test by use; as, to try a remedy for disease; to try a horse.
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21 v. t.
To strain; to subject to excessive tests; as, the light tries his eyes; repeated disappointments try one's patience.
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22 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.
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23 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.
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24 v. t.
To experience; to have or gain knowledge of by experience.
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25 v. t.
To essay; to attempt; to endeavor.
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26 v. i.
To exert strength; to endeavor; to make an effort or an attempt; as, you must try hard if you wish to learn.
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27 v. i.
To do; to fare; as, how do you try!
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28 n.
A screen, or sieve, for grain.
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29 n.
Act of trying; attempt; experiment; trial.
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30 v. t.
Refined; select; excellent; choice.