exert

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /ɪɡˈzɝt/
• (RP) IPA: /ɪɡˈzɜːt/

Verb

exert (exerts, present participle exerting; past and past participle exerted)

1. To put in vigorous action.

   I exerted myself in today's training.

2. To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material.

   He considered exerting his influence on John to gain an advantage for himself.

Related terms

• exertion

Translations

• French: exercer
• German: anstrengen
• Italian: sforzare
• Portuguese: esforçar
• Spanish: esforzar

Translations

• German: ausüben
• Italian: esercitare
• Portuguese: aplicar
• Spanish: ejercer, aplicar

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