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exert
—exert /ɪɡˈzɜːt/ aep /-ˈzɝːt/
Ⅰ verb (MAKE AN EFFORT) ↑Verb Endings for exert exert yourself► F0 to make a mental or physical effort: » I was too tired to exert myself.Thesaurus+: ↑Trying and making an effort , ↑Effort and expending energy
Ⅱ verb [T] (USE) ↑Verb Endings for exert ► F0 to use something such as authority, power, influence, etc. in order to make something happen: » If you were to exert your influence they might change their decision.» Some managers exert considerable pressure on their staff to work extra hours without being paid.Thesaurus+: ↑Using and misusing |