exert
verb (used with object)
to put forth or into use, as power; exercise, as ability or influence; put into vigorous action.
have exerted
-
present perfectof exert.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The High Court ruled Mahek's "youth and her acknowledged immaturity were given far too little weight", and should have "exerted a substantial downward pressure on the minimum term".
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
"She has reported on initiatives to protect and preserve the Tatar language and culture from Russian authorities, who have exerted increased pressure on Tatars in recent years."
From Reuters ● Oct. 19, 2023
In recent years, streamers have exerted downward pressure on the number of writer-producers who work on shows and stripping early- and mid-career writers out of the casting, production and editing processes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
For younger scientists like Diamond and Hung, the inequities of the region have exerted a moral pull, shifting the priorities of their lives.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2023
He mustn't have exerted himself too much in protest.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
