💪exert

verb
/ɪɡˈzɜːrt/

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

Related Vocabularies

to move toward or arrive at a place
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
to delay or make late
to impose a penalty payment; to make someone pay money as punishment
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles

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