exert

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exert

/ɪɡˈzɝt/ US
/ɪɡˈzɜːt/ UK

Rhymes with -ɜː(ɹ)t

Where it comes from

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

verb exerts · exerting · exerted

transitive To make use of, to apply, especially of something nonmaterial; to bring to bear. He considered exerting his influence on John to gain an advantage for himself.
Similar: exercise, utilize, assert, operate
reflexive To put in vigorous action. I exerted myself in today's training.
Similar: extend

Thesaurus

Closest in meaning: maintain, wield, exercise, strive, engage, enforce, pursue, hold, take, expend, impose, play, undertake, develop, enjoy, fulfill

Translations

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verb to make use of

Español	ejercer
日本語	行使する kōshi suru
中文	施加 shījiā
Português	aplicar
Deutsch	ausüben
Italiano	esercitare
Ελληνικά	μεταχειρίζομαι metacheirízomai
Română	exercita

verb to put in vigorous action

Español	esforzar
中文	尽力
Português	esforçar
Français	exercer
Deutsch	anstrengen
Italiano	sforzare
Ελληνικά	ασκώ askó
Română	forța

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@misc{exert_2026,
  title = {exert},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/exert},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}