exert

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[edit] English

[edit] Verb

Infinitive
to exert

Third person singular
exerts

Simple past
exerted

Past participle
exerted

Present participle
exerting

to exert (third-person singular simple present exerts, present participle exerting, simple past and past participle exerted)

  1. to put in vigorous action
    I exerted myself in today's training.
  2. to make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material
    He considered exerting his influence on John to gain an advantage for himself.

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