Definition of exert - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
effortmake a physical or mental effort
- She exerted herself to finish the project on time..
2.
powerapply influence or authority forcefully
- He exerted his influence to change the decision.
3.
actionuse something non-material effectively
- The leader exerted pressure to get results.
Expressions with exert
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use influence or force to make someone do something
They exert pressure on the team to win the game.
use power or ability to affect someone or something
She tried to exert influence over the committee's decision.
Origin of exert
Latin, ex- (out) + serere (to join)
Terms with exert included in their meaning
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quick tug
exert force suddenly to move something towards oneself
force
take hold of and exert force to remove
effort
exert effort to achieve something
effort
exert effort to achieve a task or goal
fascination
exert a pleasing or fascinating influence
intimidation
act of intimidating someone repeatedly to exert control
effort
exert effort to achieve a goal
physical action
exert force to move something
apply force
exert force on something to move it towards oneself
relaxation
relax and not exert oneself
task completion
exert effort to complete a task
control
exert overwhelming influence over someone or something
childbirth
exert downward pressure during childbirth
control
exert control or authority over others
effort
exert maximum effort to achieve a goal
effort
exert maximum effort and commitment
effort
exert maximum effort or ability
pressure
exert pressure beyond acceptable limits
effort
exert maximum effort to achieve a goal or task
influence
exert influence to persuade someone to act
all-out push
exert oneself fully, mentally or physically, to reach a goal
effort
exert extra effort
coerce
exert force on someone to make them do something
pressure
exert pressure on someone to do something
Examples of exert in a sentence
They exerted themselves to meet the deadline. The manager exerted pressure to meet the deadline. She exerted her authority to enforce the new rules. She exerted her influence to change the policy. He exerted effort to complete the project on time.
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- French:s'efforcer, exercer, ...
- German:sich anstrengen, ausüben, ...
- Italian:sforzarsi, esercitare, ...
- Spanish:esforzarse, ejercer, ...
- Portuguese:esforçar-se, exercer, ...
- Chinese:努力, 施加, ...
- Japanese:努力する, 行使する, ...
- Arabic:بَذَلَ, مَارَسَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְאַמֵּץ, לְהַפְעִיל, ...
- Russian:прилагать усилия, оказывать влияние, ...
- Ukrainian:докладати зусиль, застосовувати вплив, ...
- Hindi:प्रयास करना, प्रभाव डालना, ...
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