Synonyms of essayed

essayed

verb

past tense of essay

as in tried

to make an effort to do

he had been in gymnastics for some time before he even considered essaying that move

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tried
• attempted
• sought
• endeavored
• assayed
• strived
• strove
• wrought
• shot at
• shot for
• hoped
• struggled
• worked
• toiled
• had a go at
• undertook
• fought
• aimed
• troubled
• tried one's hand (at)
• aspired
• assumed
• strained
• took up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• quit
• gave up
• quitted