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Meaning of 'exert' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Exert [ v. t.]
- To thrust forth; to emit; to push out.
- To put force, ability, or anything of the nature of an active faculty; to put in vigorous action; to bring into active operation; as, to exert the strength of the body, limbs, faculties, or imagination; to exert the mind or the voice.
- To put forth, as the result or exercise of effort; to bring to bear; to do or perform.

Meaning of 'exert' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . exert [ v]
Meaning (1):
- put to use
Example in sentence:
  • exert one's power or influence
Meaning (2):
- make a great effort at a mental or physical task
Example in sentence:
  • exert oneself
Meaning (3):
- have and exercise
Example in sentence:
  • wield power and authority

Nearby Words:

exeat execrable execrate execrated execrating execration execrative execratory exect exection

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