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Read these sentences.

He essayed to reach Antarctica going overland on a sled. He was unsuccessful and had to turn back.

Based on the context clues, what is the best definition of the word essayed?


tried

skied

failed

needed

User Jibiel
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Answer:

tried

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Answer:

tried probably for me cause it fits the sentence for meh

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