B2 verb औपचारिक

essay

/ɛˈseɪ/

To attempt or make an effort to do something, especially something difficult or challenging. It often implies a first trial or an experimental endeavor to see if a task can be accomplished.

उदाहरण

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1

He decided to essay a smile despite the bad news.

He decided to attempt a smile despite the bad news.

2

The diplomat will essay to mediate the conflict between the two nations.

The diplomat will attempt to mediate the conflict between the two nations.

3

I might essay a joke to lighten the mood, but I'm not very funny.

I might try a joke to lighten the mood, but I'm not very funny.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
essay
Verb
essay
विशेषण
essayistic
संबंधित
essayist
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the noun 'essay' as a 'trial' of your ideas on paper; therefore, to 'essay' as a verb is simply to 'trial' or 'try' an action.

त्वरित क्विज़

The young pianist was nervous to ______ such a difficult concerto for her debut.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: essay

उदाहरण

1

He decided to essay a smile despite the bad news.

everyday

He decided to attempt a smile despite the bad news.

2

The diplomat will essay to mediate the conflict between the two nations.

formal

The diplomat will attempt to mediate the conflict between the two nations.

3

I might essay a joke to lighten the mood, but I'm not very funny.

informal

I might try a joke to lighten the mood, but I'm not very funny.

4

In this chapter, the author will essay a new interpretation of the historical data.

academic

In this chapter, the author will attempt a new interpretation of the historical data.

5

The startup plans to essay a breakthrough in renewable energy storage next year.

business

The startup plans to attempt a breakthrough in renewable energy storage next year.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
essay
Verb
essay
विशेषण
essayistic
संबंधित
essayist

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

essay a task to attempt a task
essay a response to try to give a response
essay a smile to try to smile
essay an explanation to attempt an explanation
essay a flight to attempt a flight (often historical context)

सामान्य वाक्यांश

essay to do

to attempt to do

essay a role

to try out or perform a role

essay a beginning

to try to make a start

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

essay vs assay

Assay means to analyze the chemical composition of a substance (like gold), while essay (verb) means to attempt something.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

As a verb, 'essay' is quite formal and is more common in literature or high-level academic writing than in daily speech. It is frequently followed by a noun (e.g., essay a smile) or an infinitive (e.g., essay to climb).

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often mistake 'essay' solely for the noun meaning a piece of writing; remember that as a verb, the stress often shifts to the second syllable (es-SAY).

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the noun 'essay' as a 'trial' of your ideas on paper; therefore, to 'essay' as a verb is simply to 'trial' or 'try' an action.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From the Old French 'essayer', which means 'to test' or 'to try out'.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Transitive verb (requires an object) Often followed by a 'to' infinitive Regular conjugation: essayed, essaying

त्वरित क्विज़

The young pianist was nervous to ______ such a difficult concerto for her debut.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: essay

संबंधित शब्द

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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