tries

v. to make an effort to do something.

v. the third-person singular present form of 'try', meaning to attempt or make an effort to achieve a goal.

“She tries her best to wake up early every morning for a run.”

“He tries to balance his demanding professional responsibilities with his commitment to community service, though the schedule is often exhausting.”

v. to test or use something to see if it works or if you like it.

v. the third-person singular present form of 'try', meaning to test the quality, effect, or utility of something.

“The chef always tries new recipes before adding them to the menu.”

“The research team tries various chemical combinations in the lab to determine which catalyst produces the most stable reaction.”