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exert

UK/ɪɡˈzɜːt/ US/ɪɡˈzɝt/ uncommon

verb

1.

put to use

  • “exert one”
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2.

of power or authority

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3.

make a great effort at a mental or physical task

  • “exert oneself”

Origin

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

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