try

1. v. t. To divide or separate, as one sort from another; to winnow; to sift; to pick out; -- frequently followed by out; as, to try out the wild corn from the good. Source: opted

2. v. t. To purify or refine, as metals; to melt out, and procure in a pure state, as oil, tallow, lard, etc. Source: opted

3. v. t. To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test; as, to try weights or measures by a standard; to try a man's opinions. Source: opted

4. v. t. To subject to severe trial; to put to the test; to cause suffering or trouble to. Source: opted

5. v. t. To experiment with; to test by use; as, to try a remedy for disease; to try a horse. Source: opted

6. v. t. To strain; to subject to excessive tests; as, the light tries his eyes; repeated disappointments try one's patience. Source: opted

7. v. t. To examine or investigate judicially; to examine by witnesses or other judicial evidence and the principles of law; as, to try a cause, or a criminal. Source: opted

8. v. t. To settle; to decide; to determine; specifically, to decide by an appeal to arms; as, to try rival claims by a duel; to try conclusions. Source: opted

9. v. t. To experience; to have or gain knowledge of by experience. Source: opted

10. v. t. To essay; to attempt; to endeavor. Source: opted

11. v. i. To exert strength; to endeavor; to make an effort or an attempt; as, you must try hard if you wish to learn. Source: opted

12. v. i. To do; to fare; as, how do you try! Source: opted

13. n. A screen, or sieve, for grain. Source: opted

14. n. Act of trying; attempt; experiment; trial. Source: opted

15. v. t. Refined; select; excellent; choice. Source: opted

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