essayed

VERB

try, attempt

Synonyms

STRONG

aim assay endeavor labor offer seek strive struggle test toil travail undertake venture work

WEAK

have a crack have a go have a shot have at it make a run at put to the test take a stab at take a whack at take on try out

Antonyms

STRONG

forget idle laze neglect relax rest

WEAK

be idle pass

Example Sentences

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Aruns at the sight Aghast, upon the entrails of the beast Essayed to read the anger of the gods.

From Pharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars by Lucan

Guiltless of war, the first day saw the hosts In long array confronted; standard rose Opposing standard, numberless; yet none Essayed attack, in shame of impious strife.

From Pharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars by Lucan

"Courage!" his master said, and each Essayed, in kind, half-whispered speech, To soothe his overpow'ring dread.

From The Canadian Elocutionist by Howard, Anna Kelsey

A swallow in the spring Came to our granary, and beneath the eaves Essayed to make a nest, and there did bring Wet earth and straw and leaves.

From Voices for the Speechless by Firth, Abraham

Essayed to light a guilty passion up, And kindled in its stead a holy one!

From The Love-chase by Morley, Henry