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What is another word for Exert? – 229 Exert Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    apply utilize exercise employ use exploit exert strain stretch extend effort endeavor strive struggle labor toil work drudge slog push drive force compel coerce pressure influence sway persuade activate actuate motivate impel propel energize animate invigorate stimulate rouse arouse mobilize deploy implement execute accomplish achieve attain realize bring about effect produce wield manipulate handle manage direct guide control regulate govern administer oversee supervise exertion application utilization

    Meaning of Exert

    to use a lot of effort or energy to do something

    Definitions

    • to use a lot of effort or energy to do something
    • * to have an effect or influence on something
    • * to use or apply something such as a force, power, or quality

    Etymology of Exert

    The word "exert" comes from the Latin "exertare", which means "to thrust out" or "to stretch out", and is a combination of "ex" meaning "out" and "ertare" which is a frequentative form of "erigere" meaning "to raise" or "to straighten"
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe physical or mental effort

    Example Uses

    • She exerted herself to finish the project on time
    • * The company will exert all its resources to complete the contract
    • * The new policy will exert a significant influence on the economy

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    relax rest idle lazy inactive inert passive lethargic sluggish dormant apathetic indifferent unconcerned uninterested careless lackadaisical negligent remiss slack slow weak feeble frail fragile impotent powerless helpless ineffective inefficient unproductive useless futile abortive vain idle frivolous unnecessary

    Related Nouns

    effort energy force power strength exertion application utilization exercise activity action movement motion drive impulse motivation stimulus incentive encouragement support aid assistance help boost lift push thrust propulsion momentum vigor vitality dynamism potency capability capacity ability faculty talent skill expertise proficiency

    Related Verbs

    apply utilize exercise employ use exploit exert strain stretch extend drive force compel coerce pressure influence sway persuade activate actuate motivate impel propel energize animate invigorate stimulate rouse arouse mobilize deploy implement execute accomplish achieve attain realize bring about effect produce

    Related Adjectives

    energetic dynamic vigorous potent powerful strong forceful effective efficient productive useful necessary essential important vital crucial active busy engaged involved committed dedicated enthusiastic motivated driven impelled propelled animated invigorated stimulated aroused mobilized deployed implemented executed accomplished achieved attained realized effective proficient skilled expert capable able talented