exerting

verb

Sayig-ZURT-ing/ɪɡˈzɝtɪŋ/UK/ɪɡˈzɜːtɪŋ/

1 meaning of exerting

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verb
Present participle of exert. Use this form for an action happening now, often after a form of "be."
He was exerting all his strength to push the heavy door open.
Exerting that much effort in the heat made her feel dizzy.
Note

exerting is a form of exert

exert, verb: To use a power or quality you have, like strength, influence, or control, to make something happen. Full entry

Forms: exertexerts he/she/itexerting -ing formexerted past tense, past participle
Spelling: exert → exerting: add -ing

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