exert

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material; to bring to bear.
To put in vigorous action.

/ɪɡˈzɝt/ /ɪɡˈzɜːt/ En-us-exert.ogg

exert exerts exerting exerted

From Latin exsertus, past participle of exserō (“to stretch or thrust forth or out”), from ex- + serō (“to string together”).

exercise utilize assert extend

exertion

coexert exertable exertive exertment overexert unexerted

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