English to English
adjective
- Refined; select; excellent; choice.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- A screen, or sieve, for grain.
source: Webster 1913
- In Rugby and Northern Union football, a score (counting three points) made by grounding the ball on or behind the opponent's goal line; -- so called because it entitles the side making it to a place kick for a goal (counting two points more if successful).
source: Webster 1913
verb
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
This approach has been tried with good results.
Test this recipe.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- take a sample of
Try these new crackers.
Sample the regional dishes.
source: WordNet 3.0
- examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
The jury had heard all the evidence.
The case will be tried in California.
source: WordNet 3.0
- give pain or trouble to
I've been sorely tried by these students.
source: WordNet 3.0
- test the limits of
You are trying my patience!.
source: WordNet 3.0
- melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
Try the yak butter.
Render fat in a casserole.
source: WordNet 3.0
- put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice
Try on this sweater to see how it looks.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: Webster 1913
- To exert strength; to endeavor; to make an effort or an attempt; as, you must try hard if you wish to learn.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [trái] Litisin; suriin; sanayin; subukin; tikman
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
