exert

verb

Sayig-ZURT/ɪɡˈzɝt/UK/ɪɡˈzɜːt/

Formsexerts, exerting, exerted

2 meanings of exert

1
verbtransitive
To use a power or quality you have, like strength, influence, or control, to make something happen.
Like pushing on a heavy door to make it swing open: you use the strength you have to get a result.
She had to exert real authority to calm the angry crowd.
Good teachers exert a strong influence on how children think.
Similaruse, apply, exercise, utilize
2
verbreflexivetransitive
To use a lot of physical or mental effort, often on yourself.
Like pushing a loaded cart up a hill: it takes all the effort you have.
Don't exert yourself too much right after the surgery.
The runners exerted themselves hard to finish the long race.
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Origin

From Latin exserere, meaning "to stretch or push out."