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- DictionaryEx·ert/iɡˈzərt/
verb
- 1. apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality): "the moon exerts a force on the Earth"
- 2. make a physical or mental effort: "he needs to exert himself to try to find an answer"
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exert something to use power or influence to affect somebody/something He exerted all his authority to make them accept the plan. The moon exerts a force on the earth that causes the tides.
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exert meaning: 1. to use something such as authority, power, influence, etc in order to make something happen: 2…. Learn more.
3 days ago · 2 senses: 1. to use (influence, authority, etc) forcefully or effectively 2. to apply (oneself) diligently; make a strenuous.... Click for more definitions.
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From Latin exsertus, past participle of exserere (“to stretch or thrust forth or out”), from ex- + serere (“to string together”).
(General American) IPA(key): /ɪɡˈzɝt/(Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɪɡˈzɜːt/Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)tHyphenation: exertexert (third-person singular simple present exerts, present participle exerting, simple past and past participle exerted) 1. To put in vigorous action. 1.1. I exertedmyself in today's training. 2. To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material. 2.1. He considered exertinghis influence on John to gain an advantage for himself. 2.1. 1...
The meaning of EXERT is to put forth (strength, effort, etc.). How to use exert in a sentence.
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