exert

/ɛɡzˈɜːt/

/ɪɡˈzɝt/

to exert

MAIN VERB

(law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law

to put force on something or to use power in order to influence someone or something

synonyms : exercise

have and exercise

synonyms : maintain

make a great effort at a mental or physical task

Examples

1. All that blood exerts a force on the muscular walls of the blood vessels.

2. The planet exerts gravity on the star.

3. Friction exerts a force in the direction opposite of the motion.

4. Exert the exact same amount--