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to exert
01
to put force on something or to use power in order to influence someone or something
Transitive: to exert influence or power | to exert influence or power on sb/sth
Examples
The charismatic leader was able to exert a significant influence on the team.
02
to apply considerable energy, strength, or focus
Transitive: to exert oneself
Examples
After a long day of hiking, he felt exhausted, having exerted himself to reach the summit of the mountain.
Lexical Tree
exertion
overexert
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