 exert |
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| 1. | [ verb ] put to use | |
| Synonyms: | exercise | |
| Examples: | "exert one's power or influence" |
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| Related terms: | use use | |
| 2. | [ verb ] of power or authority | |
| Synonyms: | maintain wield | |
| Related terms: | have must | |
| 3. | [ verb ] make a great effort at a mental or physical task | |
| Examples: | "exert oneself" |
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| Related terms: | act overexert effort | |
| Similar spelling: |
exsert exertion exhort excrete excreta |
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