experiment
/ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mɛnt/ verb B2- To conduct an experiment. · We're going to experiment on rats.
- To try something to observe the results. · I want to experiment with psychedelics.
He/she/it experiments · Past experimented · Past participle experimented · -ing form experimenting
Verb forms
- Base form
- experiment
- He/she/it
- experiments
- Past
- experimented
- Past participle
- experimented
- -ing form
- experimenting
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The great national importance of the issue, the suspense in high quarters, the direct nature of the experiment which we were trying—all combined to work upon my nerve.
Anyhow, we’ve decided on the experiment and goodness only knows what will come of it.”
Diana did Anne’s front hair in the new pompadour style and Anne tied Diana’s bows with the especial knack she possessed; and they experimented with at least half a dozen different ways of arranging their back hair.
Shall I try the experiment?”
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