exert

verb

Sayig-ZURT/ɪɡˈzɝt/UK/ɪɡˈzɜːt/

Formsexerts, exerting, exerted

2 meanings of exert

1
verbtransitive
To make use of or bring to bear something, especially a non-material power such as influence, authority, or pressure.
The committee exerted considerable pressure on the government to change the law.
Managers exert tight control over budgets by reviewing every request.
Similaruse, apply, exercise, utilize
2
verbreflexivetransitive
To put forth strenuous effort; to drive oneself or something into vigorous action.
Climbers must exert themselves constantly on the steep final ascent.
She exerted herself fully to meet the impossible deadline.
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Origin

From Latin exsertus, the past participle of exserō ("to stretch or thrust forth"), formed from ex- plus serō ("to string together").