1. To make an attempt to do or make: assay, attempt, endeavor, seek, strive, try. Idioms: have a go at, have (or make) (or take) a shot at, have (or take) a whack at, make a stab at, take a crack at. SeeTRY. 2. To subject to a procedure that ascertains effectiveness, value, proper function, or other quality: assay, check, examine, prove, test, try, try out. Idioms: bring to the test, make trial of, put to the proof (or test) . SeeINVESTIGATE.
