exertion
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.
Origin of exertion
1synonym study For exertion
Other words for exertion
Other words from exertion
- non·ex·er·tion, noun
- self-ex·er·tion, noun
- su·per·ex·er·tion, noun
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How to use exertion in a sentence
Health and safety programming that focuses on topics such as heat exertion, concussions, mental health and nutrition also will be available to athletes through this partnership.
Maryland approves $3.5 million settlement over Jordan McNair’s death | Emily Giambalvo, Rick Maese | January 27, 2021 | Washington PostIt uses my performance, perceived exertion tracking, and heart rate over time to calculate those.
Apple’s Fitness+ workout service: enthusiasm, energy, and plenty of integration | Aaron Pressman | December 15, 2020 | FortuneAnd, for us, because so much of our exertion is upper body, that’s the part of us that’s sort of, like, shaken and fatigued.
Why Are Free Throws So Much Harder To Come By In Wheelchair Basketball? | John Loeppky | November 30, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightIt takes time, money, and emotional exertion to overcome identity theft.
How the dark web became a haven for unemployment insurance fraud | jakemeth | November 25, 2020 | FortuneMost of them don’t even require much exertion or time on your part.
How to use in-market audiences for better search campaigns | Harikrishna Kundariya | August 18, 2020 | Search Engine Watch
They never procure them without exertion, and they never indulge in them without apprehension.
Such an exertion can range from bringing Muslims closer to the faith to fostering social cohesion.
His campaign smile usually seemed the product of considerable exertion.
The preparation for thus remembering numbers without effort is the only exertion required.
Assimilative Memory | Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)It needed only an exertion of will for the soul to hurl the body ashore as wind drives paper; to waft it kite-fashion to the bank.
Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II | Rudyard KiplingHe again sank, and it was only after great exertion that the brave sailors succeeded in rescuing him from a watery grave.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferWhen in the car if you find the exertion of talking painful, say so frankly; your escort cannot be offended.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyEvery exertion was necessary to make the poor farm pay for the extra hand employed.
The World Before Them | Susanna Moodie
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