Synonyms for exert
ɪgˈzɜrtex·ert

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1. exert, exerciseverb

   put to use

   "exert one's power or influence"

   Synonyms:
   work, practise, maintain, drill, do, exercise, work out, practice, wield

2. wield, exert, maintainverb

   have and exercise

   "wield power and authority"

   Synonyms:
   asseverate, keep up, keep, conserve, observe, wield, hold, handle, manage, assert, defend, sustain, maintain, uphold, preserve, exercise

3. exertverb

   make a great effort at a mental or physical task

   "exert oneself"

   Synonyms:
   exercise, maintain, wield

Matched Categories

1. • Act
   • Employ
   • Hold

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1. exertverb

   Synonyms:
   EXERCISE, use, put forth, put in action, bring into operation, set to work

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1. List of paraphrases for "exert":

   exercise, put, practise, exercising, perform, make, wield

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How to use exert in a sentence?

1. Vladimir Putin:

   Kiev's attempts to exert economic pressure on Donbas (region of east Ukraine) and disrupt its daily life only aggravates the situation. This is a dead-end track, fraught with a big catastrophe.

2. Vladimir Putin:

   Ultimately, the test will come down to whether Xi is actually able to exert any real influence on Putin, especially in terms of ceasing the war.

3. Mei Chia-shu:

   We will exert all efforts to look after our infected personnel and care for their family members.

4. Benjamin Taylor:

   For them to exert that force on him is unconscionable, no matter what age, race and gender you are, police should not be attacking and hurting people when they're there to serve and protect.

5. Johann von Goethe:

   He who wishes to exert a useful influence must be careful to insult nothing. Let him not be troubled by what seems absurd, but concentrate his energies to the creation of what is good. He must not demolish, but build. He must raise temples where mankind may come and partake of the purest pleasure.