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to try for
[phrase form: try]
01
to make an effort to achieve something or succeed at a particular goal
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
for
Base verb
try
Present tense
try for
3rd person singular
tries for
Present participle
trying for
Past simple
tried for
Past participle
tried for
Examples
He is trying for a healthier lifestyle by incorporating exercise into his routine.
