# exerts

Pronunciation: say "ig-ZURTS" US /ɪɡˈzɝts/, UK /ɪɡˈzɜːts/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of exert. — third-person singular simple present indicative of exert
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of exert. Use this form with he, she, it, or a single thing.
   - _The dam exerts enormous pressure on the surrounding rock walls._
   - _A skilled negotiator exerts subtle pressure without ever raising her voice._

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