verb

try

Translation

to try, to attempt, to test

Try to open the door.

You should try this cake.

He was tried for murder.

((to-inf)) to attempt to do something. Try to lift the box.

((-ing)) to do something as an experiment. Try calling his phone again.

((sth.)) to sample something, especially food or drink. You should try the soup.

Synonyms: attempt, endeavor, test, sample

From Old French 'trier' meaning 'to sift, sort out'.

Remember the phrase 'try before you buy' to link 'try' with testing or sampling something.