exerted

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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exerted

We got you!” quarterback Ty Dieffenbach said — exerted its will and outscored the Spartans 14-0 in the third quarter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026

However, the team found that fibrin could quickly shrink under the forces exerted by contracting muscle cells, limiting the effectiveness of the resulting movement.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

The judge said Marimi's allegations "at best suggest that US government officials exerted pressure on Libyan officials to facilitate a rendition, not that US government officials directed or controlled the challenged conduct."

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The top U.S. cities exerted their influence as centers of commerce, trade, finance and dissent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

He mustn't have exerted himself too much in protest.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

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