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Synonyms for tried

Grammar : Adj
Spell : trahyd
Phonetic Transcription : traɪd

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Définition of tried

Origin :
  • c.1300, "examine judiciously, sit in judgment of," from Anglo-French trier (late 13c.), from Old French trier "to pick out, cull" (12c.), from Gallo-Romance *triare, of unknown origin. The ground sense is "separate out (the good) by examination." Meaning "to test" is first recorded mid-14c.; that of "attempt to do" is from early 14c. Sense of "to subject to some strain" (of patience, endurance, etc.) is recorded from 1530s. Trying "distressing" is first attested 1718. To try (something) on for size in the figurative sense is recorded from 1956.
  • adj reliable
Example sentences :
  • If this be the test, I am willing to be tried with Hipparete at the court of the Muses.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • I have more than once tried to deceive you, but you will feel that I am not now speaking falsely.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • He tried to recall some forgotten detail of the business that might serve to occupy him.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Garmer tried to steer me off this line of stocks the other night.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • As a last rally, he tried to picture the difficulties he might encounter.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • For as he tried to sit up, he fell back sick and dizzy on the bed.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • He tried to evade immediate payment, but on this point his creditor was peremptory.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • They tried it out at home and when it proved a success, they carried it abroad.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • Windich and I then tried to speak to them, but could not find them.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Tried to get my gun on him, but he came up like a wild cat and went straight at me.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

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