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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"
1. a. : to put forth (strength, effort, etc.) the force is exerted sideways. b. : to put (oneself) into action or to tiring effort. won't have to exert himself moving the table. 2. : to bring to bear especially with sustained effort or lasting effect.
to make a mental or physical effort: I was too tired to exert myself. Try not to exert yourself while you are recovering - it could set you back. Apart from the odd yoga class, he doesn't really exert himself much. As soon as we stop exerting ourselves, our heart rate should return to normal.
to make a mental or physical effort: I was too tired to exert myself. Try not to exert yourself while you are recovering - it could set you back. Apart from the odd yoga class, he doesn't really exert himself much. As soon as we stop exerting ourselves, our heart rate should return to normal.
Exert definition: to put forth or into use, as power; exercise, as ability or influence; put into vigorous action. See examples of EXERT used in a sentence.
Exert basically means to put forth effort to do something. For example, when you exert yourself in a workout, you can really feel the burn in your muscles.
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.
1. verb. If someone or something exerts influence, authority, or pressure, they use it in a strong or determined way, especially in order to produce a particular effect. [formal] He exerted considerable influence on the thinking of the scientific community on these issues. [VERB noun]
to use something such as authority, power, influence, etc in order to make something happen: My parents exerted a lot of pressure on me to do well at school. exert yourself. to use a lot of physical or mental energy to do something: She was too sick to exert herself much.
Aug 17, 2024 · exert (third-person singular simple present exerts, present participle exerting, simple past and past participle exerted) To put in vigorous action . I exerted myself in today's training. To make use of, to apply, especially of something non- material; to exercise; to bring to bear.
exert. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ex‧ert /ɪɡˈzɜːt $ -ɜːrt/ verb [ transitive] 1 to use your power, influence etc in order to make something happen They exerted considerable influence within the school.
