noun exert Apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality). 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
verb exert to apply (oneself) diligently; make a strenuous effort 0
verb transitive exert to put forth or use energetically; put into action or use 0
verb transitive exert to apply (oneself) with great energy or straining effort 0
