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exert
[ ig-zurt ]
verb (used with object)
- to put forth or into use, as power; exercise, as ability or influence; put into vigorous action:
to exert every effort.
- to put (oneself ) into strenuous, vigorous action or effort.
exert
/ ɪɡˈɜː /
verb
- to use (influence, authority, etc) forcefully or effectively
- to apply (oneself) diligently; make a strenuous effort
Derived Forms
- ˈپ, adjective
- ˈپDz, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·t adjective
- non·t adjective
- p·· verb (used with object)
- ܲe·Ļ adjective
- ɱ-·Ļ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of exert1
Example Sentences
In a 2023 study also conducted by Bryan, runners reported feeling like they exerted more energy when they ran while under the influence compared to when they were sober.
“Atavists” focuses on social acuity and awareness, but also how our baser natures exert themselves today: Trudy obsesses over an old friend’s posts on social media.
But when people exert control of their financial well-being in small but noticeable ways, overall anxiety — which often comes from feeling a lack of controll — can be greatly reduced.
Her first feature-length film, “The Other F Word,” highlighted the evolution of anti-authoritarian punk rockers, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea, who had to exert authority as fathers.
While some proposals target SNAP’s funding structure, others seek to reshape its function — by exerting more control over the food choices of those who rely on the program.
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