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TRYING Synonyms

There are 27 synonyms of the word trying. (exact relations)
There are 26 hypernyms of the word trying. (close relations)
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seeking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of searching for something

• an attempt to acquire or gain something

striving
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an effortful attempt to attain a goal

testing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works

• an examination of the characteristics of something

• the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned

attempting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

• the act of attacking

verb

• make an effort or attempt

• enter upon an activity or enterprise

endeavoring
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• To exert oneself.

• To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously.

• To attempt (something).

• To work with purpose.

noun

• The act by which one endeavors or strives; an attempt.

essaying
verbv
noun

• an analytic or interpretive literary composition

• a tentative attempt

verb

• make an effort or attempt

• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

attempt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

• the act of attacking

verb

• make an effort or attempt

• enter upon an activity or enterprise

endeavor
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

• earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

verb

• attempt by employing effort

essay
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an analytic or interpretive literary composition

• a tentative attempt

verb

• make an effort or attempt

• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

sample
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small part of something intended as representative of the whole

• items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population

• all or part of a natural object that is collected and preserved as an example of its class

verb

• take a sample of

taste
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

• a strong liking

• delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)

• a brief experience of something

• a small amount eaten or drunk

• the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth

• a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds

verb

• have flavor; taste of something

• perceive by the sense of taste

• take a sample of

• have a distinctive or characteristic taste

• distinguish flavors

• experience briefly

try out
verbv
verb

• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

• try something new, as in order to gain experience

• perform in order to get a role

• take a sample of

adjudicate
verbv
verb

• put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of

• bring to an end; settle conclusively

assay
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an appraisal of the state of affairs

• a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components

• a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance

• a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.

verb

• analyze (chemical substances)

• make an effort or attempt

effort
nounn
noun

• earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

• use of physical or mental energy; hard work

• a notable achievement

• a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

endeavour
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

• earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

verb

• attempt by employing effort

examine
verbv
verb

• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

• observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

• question or examine thoroughly and closely

• question closely

• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

hear
verbv
verb

• perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

• get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

• examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process

• receive a communication from someone

• listen and pay attention

judge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

• an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality

verb

• determine the result of (a competition)

• form a critical opinion of

• judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

• pronounce judgment on

• put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of

mint
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

• any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers

• any member of the mint family of plants

• the leaves of a mint plant used fresh or candied

• a candy that is flavored with a mint oil

• a plant where money is coined by authority of the government

adjective satellite

• as if new

verb

• form by stamping, punching, or printing

Best Hypernyms For TRYING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for trying, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (22)
act activity afflict anguish assume consume decide determine don evaluate examine have hurt ingest judge melt move pain probe run take wear
Phrases (4)
get intomake up one's mindmelt downpass judgment

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