try
Third Person
tries
Present Participle
trying
Past Tense
tried
Past Participle
tried
1
to make an effort or attempt to do or have something
transitive
- He tried to lift the heavy box but it was too heavy.
- I'm going to try to study for my exam.
- She tried to bake a cake but it didn't turn out well.
- They are going to try to finish the project by Friday.
- We tried to find a parking spot but had to park far away.
2
to put a person on trial or investigate a case in a trial
transitive
- He was tried for theft and sentenced to two years in prison.
- The case was tried in a lower court before being appealed.
- The judge tried the case fairly and impartially.
- The suspect will be tried for murder next month.
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