exerted
ɪɡˈzɜrtɪd
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Definition of exerted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
actionTECH.put into action or useTECH.
  • The exerted influence of the leader was evident in the team's performance.
applied utilized
2.
effortTECH.applied with effort or forceTECH.
  • The exerted pressure caused the pipe to burst.
applied employed utilized
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Origin of exerted

Latin, exertus (put forth)

Terms with exerted included in their meaning

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physics
the force exerted by gravity on an object
physics
decrease the force exerted by something
force inside
the force exerted by air inside a tyre
engineering force
force exerted on a structural component
physical force
force exerted on a material to deform it
physics
physical pressure or tension exerted on an object
science
force exerted by the atmosphere on the earth's surface
scientific
force exerted by the weight of the atmosphere

Examples of exerted in a sentence

  • Her exerted authority changed the course of the meeting.
  • The exerted force moved the heavy object.
  • The exerted effort was visible in his strained muscles.

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  1. French:exercé, appliqué, ...
  2. German:ausgeübt, ...
  3. Italian:esercitato, ...
  4. Spanish:ejercido, ...
  5. Portuguese:exercido, ...
  6. Chinese:施加的, 用力的, ...
  7. Japanese:行使された, 加えられた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُمَارَس, مُطَبَّق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּפְעָל, ...
  10. Russian:оказанный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:застосований, прикладений, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रयुक्त, प्रयासित, ...
exert
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Definition of exert - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
effortmake a physical or mental effort
  • She exerted herself to finish the project on time..
apply utilize wield
2.
powerapply influence or authority forcefully
  • He exerted his influence to change the decision.
apply exercise wield
3.
actionuse something non-material effectively
  • The leader exerted pressure to get results.
apply employ utilize
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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)

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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  1. French:s'efforcer, exercer, ...
  2. German:sich anstrengen, ausüben, ...
  3. Italian:sforzarsi, esercitare, ...
  4. Spanish:esforzarse, ejercer, ...
  5. Portuguese:esforçar-se, exercer, ...
  6. Chinese:努力, 施加, ...
  7. Japanese:努力する, 行使する, ...
  8. Arabic:بَذَلَ, مَارَسَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְאַמֵּץ, לְהַפְעִיל, ...
  10. Russian:прилагать усилия, оказывать влияние, ...
  11. Ukrainian:докладати зусиль, застосовувати вплив, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रयास करना, प्रभाव डालना, ...

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