English to English
noun
- an analytic or interpretive literary composition
source: WordNet 3.0
- a tentative attempt
source: WordNet 3.0
- An effort made, or exertion of body or mind, for the performance of anything; a trial; attempt; as, to make an essay to benefit a friend.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
This approach has been tried with good results.
Test this recipe.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To exert one's power or faculties upon; to make an effort to perform; to attempt; to endeavor; to make experiment or trial of; to try.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [esé] Pagsasanay
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [esé] Magsanay; tikman
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog