To invite someone to engage in a contest
To make an effort or attempt
“He didn't even try to listen to my side of the story.”
To experiment or test something
“I have seen a lot of therapists who try different kinds of treatment.”
To give pain, affliction, or vexation to
“As it is, literally having to watch paint dry starts to sorely try the patience.”
To bring before a judge
“The information is invalid, and this Court has no jurisdiction to try the issue arising therefrom.”
Plural for an attempt or effort towards an endeavor
“I finally managed to stay upright on my third try at snowboarding.”
Plural for a trial or experiment
“He decided that the results were not what he expected after a try.”
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