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- pronunciation:
- ihg
zuhrt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
exerts, exerting, exerted |
| definition 1: |
to use or put into action; apply.
The senator exerted her influence to help pass the new law.- similar words:
- exercise
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| definition 2: |
to push into effort or action; strain.
Don't exert yourself if you're feeling sick.- similar words:
- strain
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| derivation: |
exertive (adj.) |
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