Synonyms for exert
ɪgˈzɜrtexert

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1. exert, exerciseverb

   put to use

   "exert one's power or influence"

   Synonyms:
   work, practise, maintain, exert, drill, do, exercise, work out, practice, wield

2. wield, exert, maintainverb

   have and exercise

   "wield power and authority"

   Synonyms:
   asseverate, keep up, keep, conserve, observe, wield, hold, handle, manage, assert, defend, sustain, maintain, exert, uphold, preserve, exercise

3. exertverb

   make a great effort at a mental or physical task

   "exert oneself"

   Synonyms:
   exercise, maintain, wield

Matched Categories

1. • Act
   • Employ
   • Hold

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1. exertverb

   Synonyms:
   EXERCISE, use, put forth, put in action, bring into operation, set to work

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1. List of paraphrases for "exert":

   exercise, put, practise, exercising, perform, make, wield

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1. Adam Hartstone-Rose:

   The pseudothumb is definitely more than just a nub, it has both a bone and cartilaginous extension and three distinct muscles that move it. The pseudothumb can wriggle in space and exert an amount of force equivalent to almost half the aye-ayes body weight. So it would be quite useful for gripping.

2. Kevin Andrews:

   But growth in the region will be uneven and competition to exert more influence could generate instability.

3. Mitt Romney:

   Our experience with coronavirus has exposed some glaring gaps in our nation's capacity to respond to a pandemic, and it is critical that we are better prepared to coordinate global responses and exert leadership to address future health threats.

4. Thomas Waldhauser:

   Russia is trying to exert influence on the ultimate decision of who becomes and what entity becomes in charge of the government inside Libya.

5. Sartaj Aziz:

   We are confident that the process would lead to a significant reduction in violence (in Afghanistan), we have to exert all our efforts and energies for keeping the process on track.