Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To make an attempt to accomplish something or solve a problem. Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms Examples:
She tried to cook them.
That sonofabitch is trying to get me pregnant."
He tries to comfort me.
Etymology:
Derived from Old French trier, which means to select or figure out, with origins tracing back to Late Latin triare.
Usage Statistics:
801 mentions per 1 million words
Very Often
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