Exert has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
put to use
"exert one's power or influence"
2
have and exercise
"wield power and authority"
3
make a great effort at a mental or physical task
"exert oneself"
4
To put in vigorous action.
"After hours of hiking, she had to exert every ounce of energy left in her legs just to reach the summit."
Example Sentences
"exert one's power or influence"
verb
"wield power and authority"
verb
"exert oneself"
verb
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