Essay synonyms
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Part of speech:
A complete piece of writing, as a report or essay, that is part of a newspaper, magazine, or book
The act or process of testing, trying, or putting to the proof:
The act of composing, or putting together a whole by combining parts
A portion or part that has been separated from a whole:
A short melody used as the subject of a musical composition
The intentional and overt taking of a substantial step toward the commission of a crime that falls short of completing the crime. The mere planning of a crime, as well as soliciting another to commit the crime, does not constitute an attempt to commit the crime. Attempt is a crime distinct from the offense that the criminal was attempting to commit. Various legal tests are used to determine when, between planning a crime and committing it, a person’s actions constitute an attempt. See also conspiracy and solicitation. The intentional and overt taking of a substantial step toward the commission of a crime that falls short of completing the crime. The mere planning of a crime, as well as soliciting another to commit the crime, does not constitute an attempt to commit the crime. Attempt is a crime distinct from the offense that the criminal was attempting to commit. Various legal tests are used to determine when, between planning a crime and committing it, a person’s actions constitute an attempt. See also conspiracy and solicitation.
A conscientious or concerted effort toward an end; an earnest attempt.
belles-lettres
Imaginative writings as distinguished from technical and scientific writings, esp. when characterized by a polished, highly literary style and, often, a somewhat dilettantish manner
(Archaic) The process or power of reasoning.
An instance of this
exposition (related)
effort (related)
A lengthy, formal discourse that analyses or explains some topic; a dissertation or treatise.
A lengthy, formal treatise, especially one written by a candidate for the doctoral degree at a university; a thesis.
festschrift
A collection of articles by the colleagues, former students, etc. of a noted scholar, published in his or her honor
A formal and lengthy research paper, esp. a work of original research written in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a master's degree
(Obs.) A narrative; tale
To evaluate or analyze critically.
To cover, wrap, or line with paper.
To decorate with paintings, etc. representing scenes from history or legend
idleness (antonym)
pass (antonym)
be idle (antonym)
neglect (antonym)
forget (antonym)
An analysis or examination.
(Printing) A trial sheet of printed material that is made to be checked and corrected.
(Chem.) A trial or reaction for identifying a substance or ingredient
A performance of a play before its official opening, as to test audience reaction
A moment; an instant:
(Informal) A try; attempt; endeavor
The condition of being offered, especially for sale:
A thrust, as with a knife or dagger
(Rugby) A scoring play in which the ball is grounded on or behind the opponent's goal line
One who shoots in a particular way:
Something that has been taken
To try to find; search for; look for
To make great efforts; try very hard
To subject to a procedure that ascertains effectiveness, value, proper function, or other quality
To look at or into critically or methodically in order to find out the facts, condition, etc. of; investigate; inspect; scrutinize; inquire into
(Archaic) To find out or learn (something) through experience.
have a go at
have (or make) (or take) a shot at
have (or take) a whack at
make a stab at
take-a-crack-at
bring to the test
make trial of
put to the proof (or test)
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