Meaning
- To evaluate or experiment with something.
- To audition or compete for a role or position.
Today's Sentences
01
I’m here to try out fragrances.
Situation
Are you looking for something?
I’m here to try out fragrances.
We’ve got a beautiful new scent.
Can I spritz some on you?
Sure.
I love the powdery vanilla scent.
02
I’d love to try out for the play.
Situation
Did you hear about the auditions?
I did.
I’d love to try out for the play.
I’ll help you prepare for your monologue.
Great!
I’m so excited.
Writer's Note
The phrasal verb "try out" is transitive, intransitive, and separable.
- Transitive - This phrasal verb takes a direct object for it to make sense.
Example 1: I want to try out this new software before buying it.
Example 2: She tried the recipe out and it turned out great. - Intransitive - "Try out" does not take a direct object when using intransitively.
Example 1: He tried out for the school play but didn’t get the part.
Example 2: She’s nervous about trying out for the national team. - Separable - Here are a few examples of when the particle and verb are separated.
Example 1: She tried the blender out before deciding to keep it.
Example 2: We tried the new board game out last night.
Related words to test and evaluate something: Check out, experiment with, give something a shot/try put something to the test, run a trial, test.
Related words to audition or compete for a role: Apply (for), audition (for), compete (for a spot), enter.
