Definitions

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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Mark J. Lodato, dean of the Newhouse School, said Newhouse was “inquisitive but never imposing,” curious about the school but not attempting to exert influence over decisions there.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

It’s a subtler way to exert leverage over the world’s most important oil chokepoint, analysts at J.P.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

His sides have also featured 'inverted full-backs' coming inside to exert control in midfield rather than overlapping in orthodox fashion.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Maybe because he’s the biggest or maybe because he had to exert himself the most.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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