| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| essay | (noun) a tentative attempt | - |
| (noun) an analytic or interpretive literary composition | - | |
| (verb) make an effort or attempt | Synonyms: assay, attempt, seek, try | |
| (verb) put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to | Synonyms: examine, prove, test, try, try out | |
| essayer | (noun) one who tries | Synonyms: attempter, trier |
| essayist | (noun) a writer of literary works | Synonyms: litterateur |