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| 1. | [ noun ] (writing) an analytic or interpretive literary composition | |
| Related terms: | writing composition memoir disquisition | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a tentative attempt | |
| Related terms: | attempt try | |
| 3. | [ verb ] make an effort or attempt | |
| Synonyms: | try attempt seek assay | |
| Examples: | "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" |
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| Related terms: | act endeavor fight risk gamble grope give_it_a_whirl take_a_dare give_it_a_try test attempt trier | |
| 4. | [ verb ] put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to | |
| Synonyms: | test try try_out examine prove | |
| Examples: | "This approach has been tried with good results" "Test this recipe" |
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| Related terms: | judge control field-test float trial testing examination examiner trier | |
| Similar spelling: |
Essa Esaw Esau Es Esq Esh ESE |
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