verb
put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice (Freq. 1)
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Try on this sweater to see how it looks
• Syn: ↑try
• Derivationally related forms: ↑try-on
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something
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They try on the cape
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try on [phrasal verb]
try on (something) or try (something) on : to put on (a piece of clothing, a pair of shoes, etc.) in order to see how it fits and looks
This is the fifth dress you've tried on.
Try this shoe on for size. [=put on this shoe to see if it is the correct size]
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Main Entry: ↑try
Useful english dictionary. 2012.