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Definitions for Exert

[1] to put forth or into use, as power; exercise, as ability or influence; put into vigorous action: to exert every effort.
[2] to put (oneself) into strenuous, vigorous action or effort.
[3] to use (influence, authority, etc) forcefully or effectively
[4] to apply (oneself) diligently; make a strenuous effort

Words related to Exert

expend, wield, utilize, apply, exercise, strive, plug, use, dig, toil, work, ply, labor, employ, strain, struggle, push, endeavor, throw

Words nearby Exert

exercycle, exeresis, exergaming, exergonic, exergue, exert, exert oneself, exertainment, exertion, exeter, exeunt

Origin of Exert

1650–60; < Latin ex(s)ertus, past participle of exserere to thrust out, equivalent to ex- ex-1 + ser(ere ) to bind together + -tus past participle suffix

Other words from Exert

ex·er·tive , adjective
non·ex·er·tive , adjective
su·per·ex·ert , verb (used with object)
un·ex·ert·ed , adjective
well-ex·ert·ed , adjective

Word origin for Exert

C17 (in the sense: push forth, emit): from Latin exserere to thrust out, from ex- 1 + serere to bind together, entwine

Synonyms for Exert

apply, bring to bear, exercise, expend, strive, utilize, wield, dig, employ, endeavor, labor, plug, ply, push, strain, struggle, throw, toil, use, work, apply oneself, bring into play, give all one's got, give best shot, make effort, peg away, pour it on, put forth, put out, sweat it, try hard