You don't exert yourself much.
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Exert
/ɪɡˈzɝt/
Synonyms for "exert" (110 found)
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Noun(10 words)
ability to workapplied external forceapplied force evenlyapply natural system approachapply tension forceapplyingapplying forcebotherbrandishingcontact force upward
Strong matches (33)
Noun(13 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (55)
Noun(24 words)
measured pulloverdriveperform energeticallyphysical actplies the riverpressuringpull directionpull outstrain energystrainingstraining energystretchesstrivingteam leader authoritytravailtravailingtroubletroublesuse forceuse remote
Adjective(2 words)
overall forcetaxing
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15 total sentences available.
Your sense of humor is beginning to exert itself.
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You should exert yourself to get better results.
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The widespread application of administrative guidance is considered to be a uniquely Japanese practice in which bureaucrats exert authority, without any legal backing, telling the private sector what to do and what not to do.
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