essay
/ĕs′ā″, ĕ-sā′/
noun
- A short literary composition on a single subject, usually presenting the personal view of the author.
- Something resembling such a composition. a photojournalistic essay.
- A testing or trial of the value or nature of a thing. an essay of the students' capabilities.
How does the verb 'essay' differ from other similar words?
Some common synonyms of essay are attempt, endeavor, strive, and try. While all these words mean "to make an effort to accomplish an end," essay implies difficulty but also suggests tentative trying or experimenting.
// will essay a dramatic role for the first time
How do 'try' and 'attempt' relate to one another, in the sense of 'essay'?
Try is often close to attempt but may stress effort or experiment made in the hope of testing or proving something.
// tried to determine which was the better procedure
When is 'strive' a more appropriate choice than 'essay'?
While in some cases nearly identical to essay, strive implies great exertion against great difficulty and specifically suggests persistent effort.
// continues to strive for peace
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