exert
(verb)
verb
1. put to use
- exert one's power or influence
Similar word(s): exercise
Definition categories: consumption, apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize
2. have and exercise
Similar word(s): maintain, wield
Definition categories: possession, have, hold
3. make a great effort at a mental or physical task
- exert oneself
Definition categories: social, act, move
Sentences with exert as a verb:
- I exerted myself in today's training.
- He considered exerting his influence on John to gain an advantage for himself.