ESSAY
Scrabble letter values: E1S1S1A1Y4 = 8
Definition
- noun an analytic or interpretive literary composition.
- noun a tentative attempt.
- verb make an effort or attempt. — synonyms: try, seek, attempt, assay
- verb put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to. — synonyms: test, prove, try, try_out, examine
Examples
- “He tried to shake off his fears”
- “The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps”
- “The police attempted to stop the thief”