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💪exert

verb
/ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
exercise exertion
exert definition card — visual illustration of the meaning exert synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison exert collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

to apply effort, force, or influence
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort

Example Sentences

He had to exert himself to finish the project on time.

He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.

Example Expressions

exert control

Synonyms

apply, use, exercise, employ, wield
Entry 1
apply, use, exercise, employ, wield
Entry 2
apply, use, employ, exercise

Antonyms

neglect, avoid, ignore, relax, rest, withhold
Entry 1
neglect, avoid, ignore
Entry 2
relax, rest, withhold

Collocations

exert pressure, exert influence, exert control, exert effort
Entry 1
exert pressure, exert influence, exert control, exert effort
Entry 2
exert pressure, exert influence, exert effort, exert control

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