(a) To test the quality of (materials), the effectiveness of (a weapon, a medicine), or the performance of (a horse); test, try out; also, to test the accuracy of (weights & measures) officially; (b) to determine quality or effectiveness.

(a) To test or try (food or drink before serving); (b) to taste or have a taste of (wine, etc.); also fig.

(a) To test the character or qualities of (a person); test or try (a person for love, loyalty, faith, etc.), subject (sb.) to trials or ordeals; test (one's heart); (b) assaied, of proven character.

(a) To test (one's strength) in combat; ~ might, strengthe; engage (sb.) in combat; (b) assaied, experienced in warfare, battle-tested.

(a) To examine, investigate, explore, or inspect (sth. or sb.); feel (the pulse); (b) to find out by examination, inquiry, or divination; ascertain, learn; also, demonstrate [quot. a1425 Wycl.]; (c) to experience (sth.).

To have experience of (the other sex), have intercourse with.

(a) Endeavor or strive (to do sth.); make an effort, attempt, try; exert (oneself); tend (to do); (b) venture upon or undertake (sth.); ~ the se, venture upon the sea; ~ chaunce, to venture; (c) apply or practice (an art or science).

To address oneself (to sb.), appeal to, call upon.

To assail or attack (sb. or sth.); tempt.