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essay
noun
verb
A tentative attempt
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ˈɛˌseɪ
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noun
A tentative attempt
noun
An analytic or interpretive literary composition
verb
Make an effort or attempt
“He tried to shake off his fears”
verb
Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
“This approach has been tried with good results”
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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
This approach has been tried with good results
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