Essay (verb) – Attempt or try
(Pronounced ess-ay)
To remember the definition of the word essay, use the following mnemonic:
He was trying to write an essay as he attempted to score a try.
Examples of essay (verb) in a sentence
With the years of practice, the gymnast was ready to essay the dangerous move.
Do or do not, there is no essay.
I'm only going to fail, I don't want to essay this.
