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Definitions

exert

[ig-zurt] / ɪgˈzɜrt /
VERB
make use of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apply bring to bear exercise expend strive utilize wield
STRONG
dig employ endeavor labor plug ply push strain struggle throw toil use work
WEAK
apply oneself bring into play give all one's got give best shot make effort peg away pour it on put forth put out sweat it try hard
Antonyms
STRONG
conceal hide idle ignore laze relax rest

Example Sentences

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Nobody knows how many, but it doesn’t take too many for it to exert a lot of leverage.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

“It can exert heavy influence on market stability, quarter-end flows and short-term volatility for S&P 500.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

Speaking on Tuesday's fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that China had a "significant opportunity" to exert influence on Russia over the Ukraine war.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The goal is to determine when and how ionospheric disturbances might exert meaningful electrostatic effects on the Earth's crust.

From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026

Maybe because he’s the biggest or maybe because he had to exert himself the most.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.