exert

Definition of Exert in English :

1. exercise, exert

put to use

Example Sentences:
'exert one's power or influence'

2. exert, maintain, wield

have and exercise

Example Sentences:
'wield power and authority'

3. exert

make a great effort at a mental or physical task

Example Sentences:
'exert oneself'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Exert

verb (transitive)

1.

to use (influence, authority, etc) forcefully or effectively

2.

to apply (oneself) diligently; make a strenuous effort

verb transitive

1.

to put forth or use energetically; put into action or use

to exert strength, influence, etc.

2.

to apply (oneself) with great energy or straining effort

tr.v. ex·ert·ed, ex·ert·ing, ex·erts

1. To put to use or effect; put forth: exerted all my strength to move the box.

2. To bring to bear; exercise: exert influence.

3. To put (oneself) to strenuous effort: exerted ourselves mightily to raise funds.