make an effort or attempt
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of
take a sample of
put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice
melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
give pain or trouble to
test the limits of
