Dictionary entries for 'exert'

Synonyms

ex·ert (ĭg-zûrt́)

[Latin exserere, exsert-, to put forth, stretch out, ex-, ex-, + serere, to join.]

transitive verb: -ert·ed, -ert·ing, -erts.

To put to use or effect; put forth: exerted all my strength to move the box.
To bring to bear; exercise: exert influence.
To put (oneself) to strenuous effort: exerted ourselves mightily to raise funds.