Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Tries.
How to pronounce tries:
US
Tries - as a noun
Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Example: "Made an effort to cover all the reading material"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attempt11effort12endeavor12endeavour13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Tries - as a verb
Make an effort or attempt
Example: "He tried to shake off his fears"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assay8attempt11essay8seek8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
Example: "This approach has been tried with good results"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
essay8examine16prove10test4try outHypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of
Example: "The football star was tried for the murder of his wife"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adjudicate21judge14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decide10determine12make up one's mindHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take a sample of
Example: "Try these new crackers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sample10taste5try outHypernyms (Closely Related)
consume11have10ingest7take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
Example: "The jury had heard all the evidence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hear7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
examine16probe9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give pain or trouble to
Example: "I've been sorely tried by these students"
Test the limits of
Example: "You are trying my patience!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strain6stress6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
afflict15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
Example: "Try the yak butter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
render7Put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice
Example: "Try on this sweater to see how it looks"
Example Sentences
"He tries to solve the puzzle."
"She tries to run every morning."
"The team tries their best to win the game."
"He tries to convince his friends to join him."
"She tries not to make the same mistake again."
Word Game Points
Is TRIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tries is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is TRIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tries is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
Is TRIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tries is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
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