Exerted: meaning, definitions and examples
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exerted
[ ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd ]
physical effort
Exerted refers to the act of putting forth physical or mental effort to accomplish a task or to exert influence or power over a situation or person. It often implies a significant application of energy or force. The term can be used in various contexts, including exercise, decision-making, and leadership. When someone has exerted themselves, they have invested effort that may result in fatigue or accomplishment.
Synonyms
applied, drained, exercised, utilized
Examples of usage
- He exerted himself during the marathon.
- She exerted considerable influence over the committee's decision.
- The athlete exerted all his strength to win the match.
Translations
Translations of the word "exerted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exercido
🇮🇳 प्रयास किया
🇩🇪 ausgeübt
🇮🇩 dikerahkan
🇺🇦 здійснений
🇵🇱 wykorzystany
🇯🇵 行使された
🇫🇷 exercé
🇪🇸 ejercido
🇹🇷 uygulanan
🇰🇷 발휘된
🇸🇦 ممارس
🇨🇿 vykonáno
🇸🇰 vykonané
🇨🇳 施加的
🇸🇮 izvedeno
🇮🇸 útfært
🇰🇿 жүзеге асырылған
🇬🇪 გამოყენებული
🇦🇿 icra edilmiş
🇲🇽 ejercido
Word origin
The word 'exert' originates from the Latin verb 'exertus', which is the past participle of 'exerere' meaning 'to put forth, to bring out, or to exercise.' The term entered the English language in the late 16th century, reflecting the meaning of putting forth effort or influence. Over the centuries, it has been used in various contexts, from physical exertion in sports to intellectual exertion in academic pursuits. As the industrial and scientific revolutions progressed, the word took on additional nuances, signifying not only physical action but also the application of mental energy to bring about results. Today, 'exert' and its forms are commonly used in everyday language to describe the act of utilizing one's abilities and qualities to achieve an objective.