Meaning
- To evaluate or experiment with something.
- To audition or compete for a role or position.
Today’s Sentences
01
Iโm here to try out fragrances.
Situation
Are you looking for something?
Iโm here to try out fragrances.
Weโve got a beautiful new scent.
Can I spritz some on you?
Sure.
I love the powdery vanilla scent.
02
Iโd love to try out for the play.
Situation
Did you hear about the auditions?
I did.
Iโd love to try out for the play.
Iโll help you prepare for your monologue.
Great!
Iโm so excited.
Writer’s Note
The phrasal verb ใtry outใ 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 – ใTry outใ does not take a direct object when using intransitively.
Example 1: He tried out for the school play but didnโt get the part.
Example 2: Sheโs 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.
