W: (v) try [Related to: trier] (put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to) "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
W: (v) try [Related to: trier] (make an effort or attempt) "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
W: (v) try [Related to: trier] (take a sample of) "Try these new crackers"; "Sample the regional dishes"
W: (v) attempt [Related to: attempter] (make an effort or attempt) "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
W: (v) essay [Related to: essayer] (make an effort or attempt) "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"