try-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: try
sense: 02535833-v
part of speech: verb

seek-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: seek
sense: 02535833-v
part of speech: verb

attempt-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: attempt
sense: 02535833-v
part of speech: verb

essay-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: essay
sense: 02535833-v
part of speech: verb

assay-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: assay
sense: 02535833-v
part of speech: verb

02535833-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: make an effort or attempt
example: He tried to shake off his fears
example: The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
example: The police attempted to stop the thief
example: He sought to improve himself
example: She always seeks to do good in the world
ili: i34354
lexfile: verb.social
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 02372362-v