ESSAY





Definition:

  1. [noun] an analytic or interpretive literary composition

  2. [noun] a tentative attempt

  3. [verb] make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
    Synonyms: try, seek, attempt, assay

  4. [verb] put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
    Synonyms: test, prove, try, try out, examine

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