Exert: meaning, definitions and examples

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exert

 

[ ษชษกหˆzษ™หt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical effort

To exert means to apply physical or mental effort to achieve a result. It often involves using force, strength, or energy to accomplish a task.

Synonyms

apply, exertion, expend, strain

Examples of usage

  • He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy weight.
  • She exerted herself to finish the project on time.
  • The athlete exerted maximum effort to win the race.
Context #2 | Verb

influence or control

To exert can also mean to have influence or control over someone or something. It involves using authority or power to make something happen.

Synonyms

command, control, dominate, influence

Examples of usage

  • The CEO exerts a lot of influence over company decisions.
  • The dictator exerted control over the population through fear.
  • She exerts a calming influence on her friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "exert" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exercer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฏเคพเคธ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausรผben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengusahakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐัั‚ะพัะพะฒัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wywieraฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กŒไฝฟใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exercer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ejercer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uygulamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–‰์‚ฌํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู…ุงุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vykonรกvat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vykonรกvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กŒไฝฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izvajati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะดะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒงแƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™tbiq etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ejercer

Etymology

The word 'exert' originated from the Latin word 'exertus', which means 'push out' or 'put forth'. It first appeared in the English language in the 17th century. Over time, 'exert' has come to be associated with the idea of making a conscious effort to achieve a particular goal or outcome, whether through physical or mental means.

See also: exercise, exerting, exertion, exertiveness, overexert, overexertion.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,854 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.