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exert

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  • IPA /ɪɡˈzɜːt/

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exert verb

  1. To put in vigorous action.“I exerted myself in today's training.”
  2. To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material.“He considered exerting his influence on John to gain an advantage for himself.”

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maintainwieldexercisestriveengageenforcepursueholdtakeexpendexert

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