exert
verb (used with object)
to put forth or into use, as power; exercise, as ability or influence; put into vigorous action.
exerts
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present tense formof exert (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Dark matter exerts gravity but does not give off light, while dark energy is associated with the accelerating expansion of the universe.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
The southern hemisphere contains more of the planet's ocean water than the northern hemisphere and so exerts a bigger influence on average sea temperatures.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Lloyd Webber still exerts artistic control through the score, which is treated too reverently.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
If one spouse exerts control and the other is disengaged or kept out of the loop, filing tax returns can inflame tensions and drive a wedge into the relationship.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026
As John Michell pointed out in his pioneering paper in 1783, a black hole still exerts a gravitational force on nearby objects.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
