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- \ig-ˈzərt\
- /ɪɡˈzɜːt/
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- \ig-ˈzərt\
Definitions of exert word
- noun exert Apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality). 1
- transitive verb exert power, authority 1
- transitive verb exert force, pressure 1
- verb exert If someone or something exerts influence, authority, or pressure, they use it in a strong or determined way, especially in order to produce a particular effect. 0
- verb exert If you exert yourself, you make a great physical or mental effort, or work hard to do something. 0
- verb exert to use (influence, authority, etc) forcefully or effectively 0
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Parts of speech for Exert
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exert popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
exert usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for exert
verb exert
- put forth — to move or place (anything) so as to get it into or out of a specific location or position: to put a book on the shelf.
- use — to employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of: to use a knife.
- apply — If you apply for something such as a job or membership of an organization, you write a letter or fill in a form in order to ask formally for it.
- bring to bear — to bring into operation or effect
- exercise — training, homework
Antonyms for exert
verb exert
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
- idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- laze — to idle or lounge lazily (often followed by around): I was too tired to do anything but laze around this weekend.
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