tries
Translation
to try, to attempt
Examples
He tries his best in every game.
He tries his best in every game.
She tries a new restaurant every week.
She tries a new restaurant every week.
Grammar Patterns
((to-inf)) to attempt to do sth. He tries to call you.
((sth.)) to test or use sth. She tries a new recipe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: attempts, endeavors; Antonyms: gives up, quits
Etymology
From Old French 'trier' (to sort, sift). The sense of 'make an attempt' developed from the idea of 'testing' something.
Memory Tips
This is the 'he/she/it' form of 'try'. Remember the spelling change: 'y' becomes 'ies'.