try
[traɪ]
Definition:
1. Make an effort or attempt.
2. Take a sample of.
3. Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to.
'try' example sentence:
- First try to do something that is within your scope.
- I try to keep out of mischief.
- You've got to try this recipe—it's delicious.
- Watch what I do, then you try.
- I'll try and fit you in after lunch.
- Try not to let your mind wander.
- I don't know if I can come but I'll try.
- You should try and organize your time better.
- We try to help all students realize their full potential.
- You must try harder.
- We all try and help one another.
- The company is trying to create a young energetic image.
- You had a darn good try.
- You could try being a little more encouraging!
- I try not to become emotionally involved.
- Try his home number ─ he might just be there.
- I'll try to be as inconspicuous as possible.
- I've been trying to contact you all day.
- I'll try to explain in simple terms.
- You should try and be more assertive.
- Try not to let negative thoughts take over.
- Try to forget about what happened.
- Paul, ever the optimist, agreed to try again.
- I'm trying to get a team together for Saturday.
- If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
- Try this cream—it's great for spots.
- These are trying times for all of us.
- John isn't here. Try phoning his home number.
- She's starving herself to try to lose weight.
- You might try calling the help desk.
- He's trying to get a job in a bank.
- Let's try to plan further ahead.
- We must all try and help each other.
- It's important to try and make something of your life.
- One tries one's best.
- You really must try to start thinking positively.
- Try to put a little more expression into it!
- You could always try his home number.
- She was given every encouragement to try something new.
- It might be an idea to try again later.
- Now we have to try and sell the idea to management.
- Try the shoes on before you buy them.
- Try not to get your shoes wet.
- This year the company has been trying to penetrate new markets.
- Each summer a new batch of students tries to find work.
- If you try a sales technique and flub it, not making a sale, will you try it again?
- Try to be quick ! We're late already.
- We try to help whenever possible.
- We try to make these training courses as realistic as possible.
- Try to think yourself into the role.
- Try looking at it through her eyes for a change.
- We were all running around trying to get ready in time.