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Exert Definition

verb-transitive

To bring to bear; exercise: exert influence.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To put (oneself) to strenuous effort: exerted ourselves mightily to raise funds.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To put to use or effect; put forth: exerted all my strength to move the box.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

verb

To put forth (as strength).
from Free Scrabble Dictionary
To put (oneself) into action or to tiring effort.
from Free Scrabble Dictionary
To bring to bear especially with sustained effort or lasting effect.
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