tries Synonyms
tries Meaning
tries
to attempt something for the first time, to conduct the trial of, the score made on a try, a play in rugby that is similar to a touchdown in football, scores usually five points, and entitles the scoring side to attempt a placekick at the goal for additional points, to participate as counsel in the judicial examination of, demonstrate, prove, to examine or investigate judicially, to examine or investigate in a court of law, purify, refine, to put to test or trial, to subject to something (such as undue strain or excessive hardship or provocation) that tests the powers of endurance, to melt down (as tallow) and obtain in a pure state, to make an attempt, to make an effort to do, to melt down and procure in a pure state, to make an attempt at, to test to the limit, to put to a test, an experimental trial, to fit or finish with accuracy, an effort to do something
tries Sentence Examples
- The child tries to reach the high shelf, but comes up short.
- The runner tries to beat his personal record, but ultimately falls short.
- The artist tries a new technique, hoping to create a masterpiece.
- The student tries hard on her test, but still doesn't receive the grade she wanted.
- The scientist tries a new experiment, but the results are inconclusive.
- The company tries to launch a new product, but it doesn't meet sales expectations.
- The politician tries to win over voters, but his campaign fails to gain traction.
- The team tries to win the championship, but they lose in the final game.
- The inventor tries to create a new invention, but it doesn't meet expectations.
- The actor tries to land a role in a movie, but he doesn't get called back for an audition.
FAQs About the word tries
to attempt something for the first time, to conduct the trial of, the score made on a try, a play in rugby that is similar to a touchdown in football, scores us
stretches, tests, pushes, annoys, pressures, gets (to), demands,strains, irritates, taxes
drops,quits, gives up,
The child tries to reach the high shelf, but comes up short.
The runner tries to beat his personal record, but ultimately falls short.
The artist tries a new technique, hoping to create a masterpiece.
The student tries hard on her test, but still doesn't receive the grade she wanted.
