exert (Meaning)
exert (v)
put to use
have and exercise
make a great effort at a mental or physical task
exert (v. t.)
To thrust forth; to emit; to push out.
To put force, ability, or anything of the nature of an active faculty; to put in vigorous action; to bring into active operation; as, to exert the strength of the body, limbs, faculties, or imagination; to exert the mind or the voice.
To put forth, as the result or exercise of effort; to bring to bear; to do or perform.
Synonyms & Antonyms of exert
exert Sentence Examples
- The athlete exerted all his energy in the final sprint of the race.
- The politician exerted pressure on her opponents to accept her proposal.
- The teacher exerted patience and understanding when dealing with difficult students.
- The student exerted great effort in completing the challenging assignment.
- The company exerted its dominance in the market by acquiring its competitors.
- The medicine exerted a powerful effect on the patient, alleviating their symptoms.
- The government exerted strict control over the media to suppress dissent.
- The organization exerted influence on policymakers to promote its agenda.
- The athlete exerted tremendous force on the barbell during the weightlifting competition.
- The team exerted a strong defensive effort, deterring the opponents from scoring.
FAQs About the word exert
put to use, have and exercise, make a great effort at a mental or physical taskTo thrust forth; to emit; to push out., To put force, ability, or anything of the
use,apply, employ, wield, utilize, ply,exercise, put out,abuse
No antonyms found.
The athlete exerted all his energy in the final sprint of the race.
The politician exerted pressure on her opponents to accept her proposal.
The teacher exerted patience and understanding when dealing with difficult students.
The student exerted great effort in completing the challenging assignment.
