Assay (Verb)

Meaning ¹

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".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Try
• Attempt
• Seek
• Essay

Hypernyms

• Act
• Move

Hyponyms

• Endeavor
• Grope
• Lay On The Line
• Take A Dare
• Have A Go
• Take A Chance
• Struggle
• Chance
• Hazard
• Risk
• Fight
• Pick Up The Gauntlet
• Strive
• Gamble
• Adventure
• Run A Risk
• Give It A Try
• Endeavour
• Give It A Whirl
• Put On The Line

Meaning ²

Analyze (chemical substances).

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Hypernyms

• Study
• Analyse
• Examine
• Canvass

Related Words

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