Definition of EXERT

exert

Verb

Verb Forms: exerted, exerting, exerts

  • To apply or bring to bear a force, influence, or quality.
  • put to use
    • "exert one's power or influence"
  • have and exercise
  • make a great effort at a mental or physical task
    • "exert oneself"
  • To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material; to bring to bear.
  • To put in vigorous action.

Examples

  • He considered exerting his influence on John to gain an advantage for himself.
  • I exerted myself in today's training.
  • You must EXERT strategic pressure to open up scoring opportunities on the Scrabble board.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin exsertus, past participle of exserō (“to stretch or thrust forth or out”), from ex- + serō (“to string together”).

Scrabble Score: 12

exert: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
exert: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
exert: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

exert: valid Words With Friends Word