exert

[ig-zurt] / ɪgˈzɜrt /

VERB

make use of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apply bring to bear exercise expend strive utilize wield

STRONG

dig employ endeavor labor plug ply push strain struggle throw toil use work

WEAK

apply oneself bring into play give all one's got give best shot make effort peg away pour it on put forth put out sweat it try hard

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal hide idle ignore laze relax rest

Example Sentences

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Such particles may still exert a measurable influence on these decays over the small Standard Model contribution.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

He noted the attack had taken place during a crucial summit between US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping, and urged the two leaders to exert pressure on Russia.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The unpleasant part of that trade-off is already happening here; most major U.S. airlines moved in April to increase baggage fees as the price of oil was beginning to exert itself on fares.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Russia has been unable to exert significant influence over military or diplomatic events in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Now that Percy had taken away his chance at praetor, Octavian would be looking for other ways to exert influence.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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