exertion

noun
UK: /ɪɡˈzɜː.ʃən/
US: /ɪɡˈzɝː.ʃən/

  1. Physical or mental effort; the act of applying force or energy.

    1. The exertion made him sweat.
    2. The long climb was a considerable exertion, leaving us breathless and exhausted.

  2. The use of power or influence to achieve something.

    1. His exertion got him the job.
    2. The company's exertion of its influence led to the successful passage of the bill.

Synonyms

effort strain endeavor struggle application exercise

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exertion" in English means: Physical or mental effort; the act of applying force or energy., The use of power or influence to achieve something..

The phonetic transcription of "exertion" is /ɪɡˈzɜː.ʃən/ in British English and /ɪɡˈzɝː.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exertion": effort, strain, endeavor, struggle, application, exercise.

Example usage of "exertion": "The exertion made him sweat.". More examples on the page.