exert

== English == === Etymology === From Latin exsertus, past participle of exserō (“to stretch or thrust forth or out”), from ex- +‎ serō (“to string together”). === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ɪɡˈzɝt/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɪɡˈzɜːt/ Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)t Hyphenation: exert === Verb === exert (third-person singular simple present exerts, present participle exerting, simple past and past participle exerted) (transitive) To make use of, to apply, especially of something nonmaterial; to bring to bear. Synonyms: exercise, utilize, assert (oneself), operate (reflexive) To put in vigorous action. Synonym: extend ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== exertion ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === retex