exert
- to put forth or into use, as power; exercise, as ability or influence; put into vigorous action: to exert every effort.
- to put (oneself) into strenuous, vigorous action or effort.
Origin of exert
Related Words for exerted
expend, wield, utilize, apply, exercise, strive, plug, use, dig, toil, work, ply, labor, employ, strain, struggle, push, endeavor, throwExamples from the Web for exerted
Contemporary Examples of exerted
After a few years in which Washington has exerted a malign force on demand, it is showing signs of becoming a neutral force.
I wish that Peter Beinart had exerted greater efforts to make Open Zion the type of institution that could survive his departure.
The pressure Toyota exerted forced other automakers to adapt—in a way that benefited consumers and the auto industry as a whole.
GOP leaders have exerted pressure on him to toe the party line, but ultimately they understand his unique situation, Cao said.
Historical Examples of exerted
He sprang to the rock, and exerted his utmost strength to dislodge it.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger
Mrs. Roberts exerted herself to laugh with him, albeit she was horror-stricken.
Ester Ried Yet SpeakingIsabella Alden
He exerted his will and called himself foolish, but in vain.
The Rock of ChickamaugaJoseph A. Altsheler
And indeed had his speed been tenfold greater than it was, it had been exerted to no purpose.
ImogenWilliam Godwin
The medium had exerted every spiritual faculty to receive the truth.
Mountain MeditationsL. Lind-af-Hageby
exert
- to use (influence, authority, etc) forcefully or effectively
- to apply (oneself) diligently; make a strenuous effort