English dictionary
essay
nounPronunciation
ˈɛˌseɪ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a tentative attempt
noun
- an analytic or interpretive literary composition
verb
- make an effort or attempt
verb
- put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
Example sentences
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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