Essay (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
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Endeavor
- Grope
- Lay On The Line
- Take A Dare
- Have A Go
- Take A Chance
- Struggle
- Chance
- Take Chances
- 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
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Meaning 2
Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.