exert
To make use of, to apply, especially of something nonmaterial; to bring to bear.
Example
“He considered exerting his influence on John to gain an advantage for himself.”
Other meanings
To put in vigorous action.
“I exerted myself in today's training.”
Synonyms
- exercise
Related words
- unexerted
- coexert
- exertable
- exertive
- exertment
- overexert
Word history
From Latin "exsertus".
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “exert” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.