exert

verb
UK: /ɪɡˈzɜːt/
US: /ɪɡˈzɝːt/

  1. To use effort or energy.

    1. He had to exert all of his strength.
    2. You need to exert more effort if you want to pass the test on time.

  2. To have and use influence or authority.

    1. The king can exert his power.
    2. She exerts a lot of influence in the company to achieve her goal.

Synonyms

apply strain wield use endeavour employ exercise
exert transitive-verb

  1. Use (influence or power) strongly or in a determined manner.

    1. They plan to exert control.
    2. The company exerted pressure on local suppliers to lower prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exert" in English means: To use effort or energy., To have and use influence or authority..

The phonetic transcription of "exert" is /ɪɡˈzɜːt/ in British English and /ɪɡˈzɝːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exert": apply, strain, wield, use, endeavour, employ, exercise.

Example usage of "exert": "He had to exert all of his strength.". More examples on the page.