6 English Phrasal Verbs With 'TRY'

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6 phrasal verbs with 'TRY'

Try back

1. Phone back
   (Intransitive | American English)
   
   » Example: I called but they weren't in, so I'll TRY BACK later.

Try for

1. Make an attempt to get something
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: I'm going to TRY FOR the job.

Try it on

1. Provoke someone by being annoying or behaving badly
   (Intransitive | British English)
   
   » Example: The children were TRYING IT ON all night until I lost my temper.
2. Attempt to get something, usually by deceit, without great hopes of success
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: He knew I wasn't got to let him do it- he was just TRYING IT ON.

Try on

1. Put clothes on to see if they fit
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: I TRIED the jacket ON before I bought it.

Try out

1. Test
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: Scientists are TRYING OUT a new drug in the fight against the disease.
2. Test something to see if you like it or want to buy it
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: I TRIED OUT the program before I bought it.

Try out for

1. Be tested for a sports team
   (Inseparable | American English)
   
   » Example: He TRIED OUT FOR the baseball team.

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