exert

Meaning

1. (transitive) To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material; to bring to bear.
2. (reflexive) To put in vigorous action.

Synonyms

exercise

strive

wield

try

practice

strain

use

attempt

make an effort

struggle

endeavor

endeavour

apply

maintain

work hard

put forth one’s strength

struggle for

employ

make effort

practise

exploit

ferment

fight

flounder

go by

habituate

impose

influence

inject

intensify

knuckle down

labor

labour

lavish

mobilize

operate

ply

prosecute

push

put into practice

reach

render

address

swing

take

take pains

tense

throw

toil

train

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Translations

exercer

esercitare

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ejercer

ausüben

pratiquer

exercer

aanwenden

ασκώ

adoperare

καταβάλλω δυνάμεις

praticare

aplicar

gebrauchen

αγωνίζομαι

προσπαθώ

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɪɡˈzɝt/

Etymology

From Latin exsertus, past participle of exserō (“to stretch or thrust forth or out”), from ex- + serō (“to string together”).