exert
/ig'zə:t/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality): To use something, such as power, authority, or effort, to achieve a particular effect.
- To make a strenuous physical or mental effort: To put oneself into vigorous action; to strive.
Usage
- The verb "exert" is typically followed by a direct object, such as "force," "influence," "pressure," "authority," or "oneself."
- It describes the active application of something abstract (like power) or a significant personal effort.
Examples
- Applying force or influence:
- The manager had to exert her authority to get the project back on track.
- The new policy will exert pressure on companies to reduce emissions.
- Making a strenuous effort:
- You need to exert yourself more during the training sessions to see improvement.
- He exerted all his strength to move the heavy box.
Advanced Usage
- "to exert control over": To actively use power to direct or manage something.
- The government sought to exert greater control over the media.
- "to exert a profound influence/effect on": To have a strong and deep impact on someone or something.
- Her teacher exerted a profound influence on her choice of career.
Variants and Related Words
- Exertion (noun): The physical or mental effort involved in doing something.
- He was panting from the exertion of climbing the stairs.
Synonyms
- Apply: To put to use, especially for a particular purpose.
- Wield: To hold and use (a weapon or tool), or to have and be able to use (power or influence).
- Exercise: To use or apply (a faculty, right, or influence).
- Strain: To make an intense effort.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Exert oneself: To make a strenuous physical or mental effort. This is the primary phrasal construction with "exert."
- She exerted herself to finish the marathon.
Verb
- make a great effort at a mental or physical task
- exert oneself
- have and exercise
- wield power and authority
- put to use
- exert one's power or influence