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Word: Exert
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 17th century (in the sense ‘perform, practise’): from Latin exserere ‘put forth’, from ex- ‘out’ + serere ‘bind’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪɡˈzəːt
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɛɡˈzəːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality)
Short Definition:apply or bring to bear
Examples:- the moon exerts a force on the Earth
- how much control can he exert over his own life?
Definition:
make a physical or mental effort
Short Definition:make physical or mental effort
Examples:- he needs to exert himself to try to find an answer
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