tried

v make an effort or attempt v put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to v put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of v take a sample of v examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process v give pain or trouble to v test the limits of v melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities v put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice s tested and proved useful or correct s tested and proved to be reliable