Definitions
To apply effort, force, or influence.
Word origin
From Latin exsertus, past participle of exserō (“to stretch or thrust forth or out”), from ex- + serō (“to string together”).
Used in a sentence
“He considered exerting his influence on John to gain an advantage for himself.”
“How can the unions - or more specifically the RMT - possibly think this is a good time to exert a bit of industrial muscle and indulge in strikes both on the national railway and the London Underground?”
“I exerted myself in today's training.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Apply, as effort”5 letters
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