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exert

Pronunciation: /ɪgˈzəːt, ɛg-/
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Definition of exert

verb

  • 1 [with object] apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality):the moon exerts a force on the Earth how much control can he exert over his own life?
  • 2 (exert oneself) make a physical or mental effort:he needs to exert himself to try to find an answer

Origin:

mid 17th century (in the sense 'perform, practise'): from Latin exserere 'put forth', from ex- 'out' + serere 'bind'

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