What does exert mean in crosswords?

exert means: To apply effort, force, or influence.

Which crossword clues can have exert as the answer?

Possible clues for exert include "Apply, as effort".

Word entry · 5 letters

Best crossword clue

"Apply, as effort"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ɪɡˈzɝt/Part of speech verbSorted eertxStarts with EEnds with T1 cluesCommon crossword word

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

“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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