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Question: Attempts

Solution: TRIES

TRIES Definition 1:
To make an effort to do something :to attempt to accomplish or complete something no obj + obj often followed by to + verb often followed by and + verb attempt.
Examples:
I don’t know if I can do it, but I’ll try.
Keep trying. You can do it.
You can do it if you try hard enough.
“He said he can beat you.” “I’d like to see him try!”
I tried, but I just couldn’t do it.
“She’s not in the office now.” “OK. I’ll try again later.”
If you don’t succeed the first time, try, (and) try again.
He still hasn’t found a job, but it is not for lack/want of trying. [=he has been trying to find a job but he has not found one]
I tried my best/hardest [=I tried very hard, I did everything that I could do], but I just couldn’t do it.
He tried to move the sofa by himself.
Please try not to make any noise.
I was only trying to help!
You should try to exercise more.
Try and relax.
Try and think of another example.
TRIES Definition 2:
To do or use (something) in order to see if it works or will be successful often + out .
Examples:
I don’t know where she is. Try calling her on her cell phone.
Try her cell phone.
He tried a few things to remove the stain, but nothing worked.
Try (pressing) that button.
Did you try restarting the computer?
If you want to lose weight, try exercising more.
She tried a karate move on him.
He tried the switch, and the lights flickered on.
I tried (opening) the door, but it was locked.
No, we don’t sell those. Try the store across the street.
I tried several hotels, but there were no rooms available.
If you can’t solve the problem, you should try out a different approach.
TRIES Definition 3:
To do or use (something) in order to find out if you like it often + out .
Examples:
He never wants to try anything new.
I tried skiing for the first time last winter.
Have you ever tried teaching?
He decided to try the car out.
She has tried out many different jobs but can’t find one she likes.
TRIES Definition 4:
To taste (food or drink) to find out what it is like .
Examples:
You should try the cake. It’s excellent.
“Would you like to try some caviar?” “Sure—I’ll try anything once.”
Try a little bite.
TRIES Definition 5:
To test how good, strong, etc., something or someone is .
Examples:
“These are the times that try men’s souls.” Thomas Paine, “The Crisis” (1776)
“Oh, you probably don’t know the answer!” “Try me.” [=ask me the question]
You are trying my patience. [=you are making me lose my patience and become angry]
TRIES Definition 6:
To examine and make a decision about (a legal case) usually used as (be) tried .
Examples:
The case was tried in a federal court.
TRIES Definition 7:
To have a trial to decide if someone is innocent or guilty usually used as (be) tried for .
Examples:
He was tried for murder. [=he was put on trial for murder]

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