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Exert

//ɪɡˈzɝt// verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material; to bring to bear. transitive

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

  2. 2
    put to use wordnet
  3. 3
    To put in vigorous action. reflexive

    "I exerted myself in today's training."

  4. 4
    have and exercise wordnet
  5. 5
    make a great effort at a mental or physical task wordnet

Etymology

From Latin exsertus, past participle of exserō (“to stretch or thrust forth or out”), from ex- + serō (“to string together”).

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