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to try

∞ 7.5

To examine and decide a case in a court

verb
/traɪ/

Jargon

: enjuiciar

And then the kings are tried by the Gerousia.
tried in court
try a case
tried and convicted

You know, we have judges who are, of course, able to try cases.

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Examples

The attorney presented evidence before the court to try his client's innocence.
The State will prove there is probable cause to try him for the murder of Mikey Tavarez.

Broken City (2013)
You know, we have judges who are, of course, able to try cases.

Harvard University
The jury will try the defendant's case next week in court.
It is the responsibility of the judge to try cases fairly.

Synonyms

to hear

vsto try

Formal

366 7.4

A court or judge listens to a case and decides what should happen

adds the act of giving a legal decision after examining the case

to judge

vsto try

124 4.2

To hear and decide a court case as an official

refers to the court process of examining evidence and deciding the case

to adjudicate

vsto try

Formal

17 7.8

To make an official decision about a disagreement, often in court or a contest

focuses on examining evidence and judging the case rather than only deciding

Antonyms

to dismiss

332 3.0

To refuse to accept an idea or claim

Idioms

to try our best

14 2.1

To make as much effort as you can to reach a goal

on the first try

7 3.1

Succeeding the first time you try something

to try it on the dog

Informal

9.5

Test something first with a small group before using it more widely

Phrasal Verbs

to try again

461 1.0

Do something one more time after you fail

to try out

229 2.8

To test something to see how it works

to try it on

144 3.0

To put on clothes to check if they fit and how they look

to give it a try

102 1.7

Try something for the first time to see if you like it

to try for

76 3.1

Make a strong effort to get something you want

to try out

64 2.8

To compete to be chosen for a role or team

to try on

56 1.1

To put on clothes to see if they fit or look good

to try to scam

Informal

5 5.8

Attempt to trick someone and take their money

to give a try

1 1.6

To do something new to see if you can do it

to try a restaurant

1.5

To visit and eat at a restaurant to see what it is like

Compounds

try-on

6 3.7

An act of putting on clothes to see if they fit or look good

try square

Specialized

6.2

A metal tool with a ruler and handle for checking right angles in wood or metal

How Formal

to adjudicate

Formal

17 7.8

to try

Jargon

∞ 7.5

to hear

Formal

366 7.4

to review

Formal

384 2.6

to consider

∞ 1.1

Surface Forms

try infinitive

tried past

tried past participle

trying present participle

tries third person singular

Etymology

Try comes from an old French word trier meaning 'to pick out' or 'test'. A legal trial is where people 'test' the facts, so to 'try' a case is to examine and judge it.