try to
fixed phr..fixed phr.. to make an effort to do something, even if you are not sure you will succeed.
fixed phr.. a catenative construction used to express an attempt or intention to perform an action, followed by a to-infinitive.
I will try to call you later today.
Please try to be on time for the meeting because we have a lot to discuss.
The government must try to balance the needs of the economy with the urgent requirement for environmental protection.
followed by the base form of a verb; in casual speech, people often say 'try and' instead.
contrast 'try to do' (making an effort) with 'try doing' (experimenting with a new method) to help students understand the change in meaning with the gerund.
I try to calling him.I try to call him.the phrase 'try to' must be followed by the infinitive (base form), not the -ing form.