definition of
try

[1] #1 try v. [seek, attempt, essay, assay] make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world". wn

[2] #2 try v. [test, prove, try out, examine, essay] put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe". wn

[3] #3 try n. [attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour] earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try". wn

[4] #4 try v. [judge, adjudicate] put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of; "The football star was tried for the murder of his wife"; "The judge tried both father and son in separate trials". wn

[5] #5 try v. [sample, try out, taste] take a sample of; "Try these new crackers"; "Sample the regional dishes". wn