exertion
[ig-zur-shuh n]
- vigorous action or effort: physical and mental exertion.
- an effort: a great exertion to help others.
- exercise, as of power or faculties.
- an instance of this.
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Origin of exertion
Synonyms
See more synonyms for exertion on Thesaurus.com1. endeavor, struggle, attempt, activity, strain. See effort.
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Examples from the Web for exertion
Contemporary Examples
Such an exertion can range from bringing Muslims closer to the faith to fostering social cohesion.
Historical Examples
He turned faint after the least exertion and had to leave off going to Mr. Hichens.
Life and Death of Harriett FreanMay Sinclair
Belinda's prudence seemed to increase with the necessity for its exertion.
Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
The violence of the exertion cast the young Mohican at his side.
The Last of the MohicansJames Fenimore Cooper
You may readily trust, my dear Sir, that any exertion in my power is heartily at your service.
The Letters of Robert BurnsRobert Burns
She was weary—weary from exertion and disappointment and foreboding.
Pee-wee HarrisPercy Keese Fitzhugh
Word Origin and History for exertion
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