essay

Noun

• a tentative attempt

• an analytic or interpretive literary composition

Verb

• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
  • This approach has been tried with good results
    
  • Test this recipe
    

• make an effort or attempt
  • 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  test , prove , try , try out , examine , seek , attempt , assay