exert
US /ɪɡˈzɝːt/
UK /ɪɡˈzɝːt/
1.
exercer, appliquer
apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality)
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He had to exert all his strength to lift the heavy box.
Il a dû exercer toute sa force pour soulever la lourde boîte.
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The company decided to exert more control over its subsidiaries.
L'entreprise a décidé d'exercer plus de contrôle sur ses filiales.