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Meaning of tried and trusted

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tried

Pronunciation:/tɹaɪd/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.

  2. Put on trial, taken before a lawcourt.

verb

Definitions

  1. To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.

    Example: I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t.

  2. To divide; to separate.

  3. To test, to work out.

  4. To experiment, to strive.