English verb: try out | |||
1. | try out (social) put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to | ||
Samples | This approach has been tried with good results. Test this recipe. | ||
Synonyms | essay, examine, prove, test, try | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | evaluate, judge, pass judgment | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | control, field-test, float, verify | ||
2. | try out (social) try something new, as in order to gain experience | ||
Samples | Students experiment sexually. The composer experimented with a new style. | ||
Synonyms | experiment | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Verb group | experiment | ||
3. | try out (creation) perform in order to get a role | ||
Samples | She auditioned for a role on Broadway. | ||
Synonyms | audition | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | perform | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | read | ||
Domain category | performing arts | ||
4. | try out (consumption) take a sample of | ||
Samples | Try these new crackers. Sample the regional dishes. | ||
Examples | They try out more bread | ||
Synonyms | sample, taste, try | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | consume, have, ingest, take, take in | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | degust | ||