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 | ||