exert

verb

ex·ert ig-ˈzərt How to pronounce exert (audio)

exerted; exerting; exerts

transitive verb

: to put forth (strength, effort, etc.)

the force is exerted sideways

: to put (oneself) into action or to tiring effort

won't have to exert himself moving the table

: to bring to bear especially with sustained effort or lasting effect

exerted a bad influence on his students

: employ, wield

exerted her leadership abilities intelligently

Example Sentences

He had to exert all of his strength to move the stone. He exerts a lot of influence on the other members of the committee. the force exerted by the machine

Recent Examples on the Web This helps exert pressure on employers and convince skeptical employees not to decertify the union, says Danielle Mahones, a director at the UC Berkeley Labor Center.

Paolo Confino, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 According to intelligence, Russia may use more covert funding in Central and South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia to undermine sanctions against the Kremlin and exert influence during the war with Ukraine.

Ronn Blitzer, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2022 Her successor, King Charles III, will be pressed to enjoy such trust or exert such influence.

Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2022 These tiny, extracellular organelles exert precise microfluidic control over life-sustaining liquids in the body.

Saugat Bolakhe, Scientific American, 11 July 2022 Although the song has been copy-pasted all over TikTok and is impossible to fully control or exert ownership over, Shapiro-Barnum argues that events have unfolded about as positively as can be expected.

Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 1 Sep. 2022 Ellie needs to be boosted to a high platform, or Joel needs to exert for 10 seconds to open a gate, or the adventuring party needs to crawl through a tight corridor.

Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 If a certain person is not where they’re supposed to be defensively, that’s an opportunity to exert all the adjectives as far as getting us into the right play.

Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2022 The question is whether Leib would try to exert that authority given that many believe UCLA’s move to the Big Ten would represent a net plus for the UC system.

Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	exerting
释义	exert verb ex·ert ig-ˈzərt exerted; exerting; exerts transitive verb 1 a : to put forth (strength, effort, etc.) the force is exerted sideways b : to put (oneself) into action or to tiring effort won't have to exert himself moving the table 2 : to bring to bear especially with sustained effort or lasting effect exerted a bad influence on his students 3 : employ, wield exerted her leadership abilities intelligently Synonyms apply exercise ply put out wield See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He had to exert all of his strength to move the stone. He exerts a lot of influence on the other members of the committee. the force exerted by the machine Recent Examples on the Web This helps exert pressure on employers and convince skeptical employees not to decertify the union, says Danielle Mahones, a director at the UC Berkeley Labor Center. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 According to intelligence, Russia may use more covert funding in Central and South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia to undermine sanctions against the Kremlin and exert influence during the war with Ukraine. Ronn Blitzer, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2022 Her successor, King Charles III, will be pressed to enjoy such trust or exert such influence. Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2022 These tiny, extracellular organelles exert precise microfluidic control over life-sustaining liquids in the body. Saugat Bolakhe, Scientific American, 11 July 2022 Although the song has been copy-pasted all over TikTok and is impossible to fully control or exert ownership over, Shapiro-Barnum argues that events have unfolded about as positively as can be expected. Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 1 Sep. 2022 Ellie needs to be boosted to a high platform, or Joel needs to exert for 10 seconds to open a gate, or the adventuring party needs to crawl through a tight corridor. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 If a certain person is not where they’re supposed to be defensively, that’s an opportunity to exert all the adjectives as far as getting us into the right play. Mark Inabinett \| Minabinett@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2022 The question is whether Leib would try to exert that authority given that many believe UCLA’s move to the Big Ten would represent a net plus for the UC system. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin exsertus, past participle of exserere to thrust out, from ex- + serere to join — more at series First Known Use circa 1630, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing exert exert one self exert one self Kids Definition exert verb ex·ert ig-ˈzərt exerted; exerting 1 : to put forth (as strength) : bring into use He exerted force to open the jar. 2 : to make an effort She exerts herself to help others. exerting verb present participle of exert as in applying to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively parental involvement has consistently been shown to exert the most influence over a child's success in school Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance applying wielding using exercising employing utilizing plying putting out abusing misusing misapplying
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exert

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