essay 1

verbdomain: v society
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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Definition

make an effort or attempt

  • 1.The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
  • 2.The police attempted to stop the thief
  • 3.She always seeks to do good in the world
  • 4.He tried to shake off his fears
  • 5.He sought to improve himself

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