try
Cross references:
1. afflict 2. attempt
1. try \'tri-\ vb or tried; or try.ing [ME trien, fr. AF trier, fr. OF, to
pick out, sift] 1a: to examine or investigate judicially 1b1: to conduct
the trial of 1b2: to participate as counsel in the judicial examination of
2a: to put to test or trial 2b: to test to the limit or breaking point {~
one's patience} 2c: DEMONSTRATE, PROVE obs 3a: PURIFY, REFINE 3b: to
melt down and procure in a pure state : RENDER {~ o ut whale oil from
blubber} 4: to fit or finish with accuracy 5: to make an attempt at -
often used with an infinitive : to make an attempt : to test one's skill
or strength against opposition - try conclusions
2. try n or tries pl : an experimental trial : ATTEMPT