to try to vs to try

Both 'to try to' and 'to try' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'To try to' is used when you want to express an attempt to do something, while 'to try' is used when you want to convey making an effort or attempting something without specifying the action. They are not interchangeable as 'to try' alone does not convey the action being attempted.

Last updated: April 05, 2024 • 88 views

to try to

Correct. 'To try to' is used when you want to express an attempt to do something.

'To try to' is used when you want to indicate an attempt to do something. It is followed by a verb to show the action being attempted.

Examples:

I will try to finish the project by tomorrow.
She is trying to learn a new language.

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You hired the guy to try to stop my trial.
Curtis is prepping a tactical team to try to bring her in.
Players receive 50 rounds to try to maximize their score.
You find other things to try to fill the void.
He must be very desperate, to try to involve me.
Whatever you do to try to change things...
Father has gone with Colonel Forster to try to discover them.
I'm too tired to try to explain.
So I tore up some rags to try to...
He dives in to try to help me.
So we'll have to use our computers to try to unscramble the chain.
So someone must be using it to try to scare you guys.
It's about people rejecting what is already there to try to create something entirely new.
But I chose the wrong place to try to forget you.
Auggie, I didn't stay to try to catch him.
They're going to try to insert a stint to relieve the pressure.
So it's an interesting balance to try to strike.
I understand your impulse to try to physically intimidate me.
We're going to try to set her down on the surface.
Blunt could have used explosives to try to blow up the building.

Alternatives:

to attempt to
to endeavor to
to strive to
to aim to
to seek to

to try

Correct. 'To try' is used when you want to convey making an effort or attempting something without specifying the action.

'To try' is used when you want to convey making an effort or attempting something without specifying the action being attempted. It is often followed by an infinitive verb.

Examples:

I will try my best.
She is trying to improve.

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Heading outside to try and confirm coordinates.
Gives them all motive to try and shut Jerry up.
Time to try Stark's lockpick.
Probably tempting to try and reach out.
Vincent left to try and reason with Zach.
Maybe this is a good chance to try that out.
Clare feels eager to try ballroom gown.
The easiest way is to try male enhancement pills.
Time to try out my new deep fryer.
We're about to try something that will probably vaporize the stargate at both ends.
The CDC has mobilised units to try and contain the situation.
Tell your posh, prissy girlfriend to try another estaminette.
At least you had the guts to try.
We're ready to try this.
So, we decided to try and hire a skilled bodyguard.
I called Jackie and she said to try here.
And to try our delicious local corn.
I have not tried this before, but I had to try.
I just prefer to try prayer first.
Don't forget to try the dipping sauces.

Alternatives:

to attempt
to make an effort
to endeavor
to strive
to aim

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