tried

[US]/traɪd/
[UK]/traɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. tested; reliable
v. attempted

Phrases & Collocations

tried and true

tried and tested

tried and convicted

tried on

Example Sentences

He tried to pacify the mob.

we've tried our best.

she tried to back away.

they tried to decontaminate nearby villages.

tried to hide the facts.

tried to interconnect the two theories.

they tried to put me at ease.

he tried to rekindle their friendship.

tried to get a free line.

Claudia tried to step back.

we tried to help.

she tried out for the team.

tried to manipulate stock prices.

The lard was tried in a big kettle.

tried to muzzle the opposition.

They tried everyway to find the solution.

They tried to sedate her.

They tried to starve the army into surrender.

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