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Meaning of the word exert in English

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exert

US /ɪɡˈzɝːt/

UK /ɪɡˈzɝːt/

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Verb

1.

apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality)

Example:

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He had to exert all his strength to lift the heavy box.

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The company decided to exert more control over its subsidiaries.

Synonym:

apply bring to bear exercise use employ utilize deploy wield

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