Exert

verb

/ɪɡˈzɜːt/

Word Frequency: 6.1

Definitions

1.verbTo put in vigorous action.

"I exerted myself in today's training."

2.verbTo make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material.

"He considered exerting his influence on John to gain an advantage for himself."

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