tried

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/tɹaɪd/ English

Definitions

adjective

Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.
Put on trial, taken before a lawcourt.

verb

To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.“I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t.”
To divide; to separate.
To test, to work out.
To experiment, to strive.

Related words

Synonyms

attempt endeavor fand mint take a run at take a stab at sample taste well-tried tried and true time-tested dependable reliable proven proved tested determined considered

Associated

persuade vain acquitted convince treason hanged convicted flee negotiate guilty regain executed

Rhymes

abide stride snide chide deride provide glide preoccupied gratified dignified

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