Exacted: meaning, definitions and examples

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exacted

 

[ ษชษกหˆzรฆktษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Exacted is the past tense of exact, which means to demand and obtain something, especially a payment or penalty. It often refers to obtaining something from someone in a forceful or strict manner.

Synonyms

claimed, demanded, enforced, required

Examples of usage

  • The government exacted a new tax on luxury goods.
  • She exacted a promise from him to be more careful in the future.
  • The teacher exacted a commitment from her students to complete the project.
  • He exacted revenge on those who wronged him.
  • The organization exacted donations from wealthy patrons.

Translations

Translations of the word "exacted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคŸเฅ€เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช genau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tepat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dokล‚adny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฃ็ขบใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉcis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exacto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kesin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •ํ™•ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู‚ูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™esnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ presnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒพ็กฎ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ natanฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรกkvรฆmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™qiq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exacto

Etymology

The word 'exacted' stems from the Latin word 'exigere', which means 'to force out, to demand'. The evolution of the term led to its adoption in Middle English as 'exac(t)en'. Over time, it has retained its essence of demanding something firmly and has been used in various contexts from legal to personal interactions. Its usage in the English language has been prevalent since the late Middle Ages, often involving contexts where something of value or a commitment was sought or obtained under strict conditions. The word is tightly linked to concepts of ownership and authority, marking the dynamics between power and obligation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,373, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.